Lesson 22: “Inherit the Kingdom Prepared for You”

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  The parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1–13) is a representation of the Second Coming. The bridegroom represents the Savior, the ten virgins represent members of the Church, and the oil in the lamps represents preparation for the Second Coming. What are some ways we can add “oil” to our “lamps”?
• •In Matthew 25:14–30, the talents represent gifts from God. Every person has been given at least one gift from God (D&C 46:11–12), but some gifts are easier to recognize than others. What are some gifts that might be difficult to recognize but that can be used to serve others and glorify God?
• •What do you think the Savior meant when he said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me”? (Matthew 25:40; see also Mosiah 2:17).

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Read the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), and explain that the talents represent gifts from God. Ask each family member to talk about one or two talents or gifts that he or she has been blessed with. Then have each family member talk about talents or gifts that each of the other family members have been blessed with. Discuss ways family members can use these gifts to help build up the kingdom of God on the earth.

Scripture Chain: Preparing for the Second Coming

• Matthew 25:1–13
  
• D&C 38:29–30
  
• D&C 45:36–39
  
• D&C 88:123–26

Painting "The Ten Virgins" by Gayla Prince and the artist's comments can be found:

The Idea Door
http://www.theideadoorfiles.com/index.php/101-relief-society/programs-and-skits/2034-the-ten-virgins

Lesson 20: “Woe unto You, … Hypocrites”

• •What impresses you about the account of Jesus riding humbly yet triumphantly into Jerusalem? (See Matthew 21:1–11.) How do you think you would have felt if you had been there that day?
• •Why do you think the commandments in Matthew 22:37–40 are so important? What can you do to more fully live these commandments?
• •The Savior repeatedly pronounced woe upon the scribes and Pharisees because they were hypocrites. They paid a great deal of attention to outward ordinances and actions that would make them appear righteous, but they were not as concerned with actually being righteous in their hearts (Matthew 23:13–33). What can you do to avoid hypocrisy?

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Draw on a piece of paper a picture of a tree with leaves but no fruit. On the reverse side of the paper, draw a picture of a tree with leaves and fruit. Show family members the picture of the tree without fruit, and ask a family member to read Matthew 21:17–20. Explain that when we pretend to be righteous but do not live righteously, we are like a fruit tree with many leaves but no fruit. Show family members the picture of the tree with fruit, and encourage them to live righteously—to do more than just give the appearance of righteousness.

Scripture Chain: Genuine Commitment

• Matthew 22:37
  
• Joshua 24:15
  
• 1 Nephi 3:7
  
• Omni 1:26
  
• D&C 4:1–2
  
• D&C 20:37