Being Ready for Whatever Happens

The parable of Jesus concerning the ten virgins and the bridegroom is a wonderful illustration of our need to be ready. (Matthew 25:1-13)  Today's episode will provide the cultural background for the story.  It is a background which is different than our own. Knowing the story behind the story will help us understand what was meant then and what it means now.  The backgroud also helps us see this parable in a new way.  We see it not as interpereted for us by centuries of story tellers but as it was understood in the day of its telling.  By placing the story in its cultural context, we are able to interpret it for ourselves.  There is a lot here.  So give a listen.  We appreciate you.