Parable of the Ten Virgins — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parable of the ten virgins, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Matthew 25:1 (KJV)
How many virgins were there?
Answer: Ten
Study note. The kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins.
Lesson 2 · Matthew 25:2 (KJV)
How many were wise and how many foolish?
Answer: Five and five
Study note. Five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
Lesson 3 · Matthew 25:1 (KJV)
What did they take with them?
Answer: Their lamps
Study note. Took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 25:3 (KJV)
What did the foolish fail to take?
Answer: Oil
Study note. The foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them.
Lesson 5 · Matthew 25:4 (KJV)
What did the wise take in their vessels?
Answer: Oil
Study note. The wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
Lesson 6 · Matthew 25:6 (KJV)
At what hour was the cry made?
Answer: Midnight
Study note. At midnight there was a cry made.
Lesson 7 · Matthew 25:6 (KJV)
What was the cry?
Answer: Behold, the bridegroom cometh
Study note. Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
Lesson 8 · Matthew 25:8 (KJV)
What did the foolish ask the wise?
Answer: Give us of your oil
Study note. Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
Lesson 9 · Matthew 25:9 (KJV)
What did the wise say?
Answer: Not so… go ye rather to them that sell
Study note. Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell.
Lesson 10 · Matthew 25:13 (KJV)
What is the closing command of the parable?
Answer: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour
Study note. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does parable of the ten virgins point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?