“Some of the parables that Matthew records and that Jesus delivered as part of his Olivet Discourse-such as the ten virgins and their lamps or the servants and the talents they were given-are some of the best known of Jesus' teachings. Reading them in the context of his prophecies about the end of the world, however, makes them clearly parables of preparation. To be on his right hand with his "sheep" rather than at his left hand with the "goats" at his return, we must prepare ourselves now.” WorldEndsHandsReadingJesusLeftGivenKnownRecordsTeachingTalentReturnTenPreparationServantSheepProphecyDiscourseVirginsLampsEnd Of The WorldGoatsMatthewParablesLeft Hand Author:Eric D. Huntsman
“The last image created in verse four of this hymn, ["Come, O Thou Glorious King"] that of the promised Messiah coming into his temple, seems appropriate for the day when Jesus was in the Jerusalem temple, teaching and establishing his authority. As with the Triumphal Entry, his actions then seem but a foretaste of even greater fulfillment when he comes again in glory. Just as the early Latter-day Saints were reassured by the promised return of the Savior, so we too can look forward with faith to his return as King.” LooksSeemsActionLastsJesusGreaterFourTeachingReturnKingsAuthorityGlorySaintFulfillmentGloriousAppropriateLatterTemplesSaviorVersesEntryMessiahJerusalemHymnsLatter DaysLatter Day Saints Author:Eric D. Huntsman
