Background and Previous Passages / Parables
24:1-35 Instruction regarding Jesus’ return
24:36 - 25:30 Instruction on how to wait for Jesus’ return
1: Wait for Jesus’ return and don’t be surprised by it;
Be ready, because in many ways things will be going along normally (24:36-44)
2: Wait for Jesus’ return realizing you will have to give an account of your service to God (24:45-51)
3: Wait for Jesus’ return knowing Jesus’ return could be a long time (25:1-13). The wise ones have extra oil and anticipated a long delay.