Eagle Hills Church Sermon Podcast

“Ten Virgins”

Read the Text
Matthew 25:1–13

Observation
• What separates the wise from the foolish?
• What causes the crisis in the story?
• What happens when the bridegroom arrives?
• How does the parable end?
Interpretation & Discussion
• What does readiness mean in this passage?
• Why can preparation not be borrowed at the last moment?
• What does this parable teach about perseverance?
• How does spiritual complacency develop?
Application
• What habits help keep your faith awake and ready?
• Where are you tempted toward spiritual drift?
• What would a watchful life look like practically?
Prayer
Ask God for endurance and readiness.

WEEK 6
“The Prodigal Son”

Read the Text
Luke 15:11–32

Observation
• What choices does the younger son make?
• How does the father respond when the son returns?
• How does the older brother react?
• What themes repeat throughout the story?
Interpretation & Discussion
• Why is the father’s response so shocking in this culture?
• How do both sons misunderstand the father?
• What does this parable reveal about grace and repentance?
• Why is resentment just as dangerous as rebellion?
Application
• Which character do you relate to the most?
• Where do you struggle to receive grace?
• Where do you struggle to extend grace?
Prayer
Thank God for His mercy and restoring love.