a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
Artist: Hieronymus Francken the younger
 c. 1616    Painting

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The related scripture is (Matthew 25:1–13). The overall and easily seen thrust of the parable is that Christ will return at an unknown hour and that His people must be ready. 

The foolish virgins on the left represent false believers who enjoy the benefits of the Christian community without true love for Christ.

The wise virgins  on the right represent the truly born again who are looking with eagerness to the coming of Christ. They have saving faith and have determined that, whatever occurs, be it lengthy time or adverse circumstances, when Jesus returns, they will be looking with eagerness. 

Parable of the Workers
Artist: Jacob Willemszoon de Wet
 mid-17th century    Painting

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According to Matthew 20:1–16 Jesus says that any "laborer" who accepts the invitation to the work in the vineyard (said by Jesus to represent the Kingdom of Heaven), no matter how late in the day, will receive an equal reward with those who have been faithful the longest.