<p>What if being “close enough” to Jesus isn’t actually enough?</p> <p>In this powerful episode, John and Lisa unpack the sobering parable of the ten virgins—where half were ready for the bridegroom, and half were left in the dark. They reveal a striking truth: everyone looked the same on the outside, but only a few carried the oil that truly mattered. And here’s the catch—it’s not something you can borrow.</p> <p>Watch now to learn how to cultivate a deep, authentic relationship with Christ—before time runs out.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Additional Resources</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>FREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/f81a1b97</p> <p>Get Your FREE Resource, Foundations for New Believers, here: https://messengerinternational.org/foundations-course</p> <p>Order premium meat now through Good Ranchers—use code “CONVERSATIONS" at checkout: https://go.goodranchers.com/bevere</p> <p>Get John’s new book, The King is Coming, here: https://www.amazon.com/King-Coming-Prepare-Return-Christ/dp/1400349672/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0</p> <p>To explore the other podcast shows that are part of the Messenger Network, click here: https://messengerinternational.org/podcasts</p> <p>To help you grow as a follower of Christ, we invite you to download our everyday discipleship app, MessengerX. You can get it here: https://messengerx.com/</p> <p>Support this podcast by becoming a partner here (tax-deductible): https://3szn.short.gy/conv</p>