Bible Trivia Question
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(Talents given out by the master in the parable) plus (virgins who had enough oil for their lamps) minus (number of gates of New Jerusalem)
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: 1
(Matthew 25:15) + (Matthew 25:2) - (Rev 21:21) = (8) + (5) - (12) = 1
This clever Bible math showcases a delightful interplay of numbers through parables and prophecy! In Matthew 25, Jesus tells two fascinating parables that emphasize readiness and responsible stewardship. The first parable speaks of talents given to servants by a master—each servant receives a varying amount based on their ability. Here we're reminded that in both spirit and practicality, our gifts and potential play a vital role in how we live our lives.
Then, we shift over to the ten virgins. Out of these, five were wise, equipped with plenty of oil for their lamps, and the other five missed the opportunity because they weren't prepared. Think of oil as a symbol of spiritual preparedness. The metaphor of light prevails through biblical variance—just as oil fuels a lamp, our personal relationship with wisdom and understanding fuels our presence within our communities.
Finally, in the Book of Revelation, New Jerusalem features twelve gates made of single pearls each—evoking the image of divine perfection and accessibility. It’s intriguing to note how the number Twelve symbolizes completeness in the Bible—think of the twelve tribes of Israel or the twelve apostles. This biblical math hops across the verses effectively melting together preparation (oil), resources (talents), and heavenly promise (the gates), culminating in a powerful message of life balance: using our gifts wisely and being ever-ready! Now, isn't that worth pondering?
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