A. READ Foundational Scriptures: John 14:2-3 and 1 Thessalonians 4:17
B. Jesus will rapture only one class of people. Those who are prepared for the bridegroom.
C. Jesus shared seven (7) characteristics from three different parables of a person who’s prepare for the bridegroom. They’re all found in Matthew 25:1-46
1. Prudent (wise). Matthew 25:2
2. Prepared (ready). Matthew 25:4
3. Perceptive (alert). Matthew 25:13
4. Praiseworthy (good). Matthew 25:21
5. Proven (faithful). Matthew 25:21
6. Pious (righteous). Matthew 25:31-37
7. Philanthropic (Benevolent). Matthew 25:40
a. Paul said some people suppose gain is godliness (1 Tim. 6:5); but Jesus says giving is godliness
