Beautiful Bible Story Book Art...

Did you know that old time art & graphics are simply beautiful to behold?  

I mean beautiful!   Have a look...

 This children's bible story book features the bible parable 

(which is a story to teach a lesson) of the 10 virgins.

  This is a Raphael Tuck & Sons book from 1901 -

  famous for their gorgeous postcards.

The story in brief:

In the custom of bible time marriages - there went out 10 

virgins to meet a bridegroom as he returned with his bride.  

Each had lamps filled with oil.  They waited and waited, but 

the bridegroom did not come as soon as expected...

Waiting for the bridegroom

 ...but about midnight the alert was made - he was on his way!

  Quickly they refilled their lamps that had been burning 

while they waited... that is, 5 of them did. 

'Behold - the bridegroom cometh.'

 Five of them did not bring extra oil.  

Of course the latter 5 tried to beg oil from the wise 5 - 

but it was not to be had.

The foolish virgins begging for oil

To learn the rest of the story - read Matthew 25:1-13.
(Or - this sweet book is available here.)

This parable, with various lessons, was told by Jesus himself. 

Most surely it carries a warning to be ready when Jesus returns.

Each of these virgins knew the bridegroom,

each was his friend - but not all were ready.
Ask Jesus if you are ready - be sure!

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