Matthew 25:1 - 30

Jesus illustrates the suddenness of the coming Kingdom with two pictures.  One is of a wedding party that was ill prepared for the unannounced arrival of the bridegroom.  Those who were unprepared failed to enjoy the blessings of the wedding feast.  The second picture was of 3 servants left to do business for their master.  While two were diligent and rewarded; the third was lazy and punished.  All those who would enter the kingdom must be prepared and diligent.