Introduction
Memory Text: Then
I looked and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of
Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. And
another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to Him who sat
on the cloud, ‘Thrust in Your sickle and reap, for the time has come for You to
reap, for the harvest of the earth is ripe’ ” (Revelation 14:14, 15, NKJV).
God has
always given His people relevant truths they needed to hear at the time. He
warned the people before the flood of the coming destruction (Gen. 6:7) ‘to the
first coming of Jesus (Dan. 9:24-27) to the pre-Advent judgement (Dan. 7:9, 10;
Dan. 8:14) to final events before Christ’s return (Revelation 12-14).’ The
warning for our time is the warning of the three angels, the message leads us
from trusting in our own righteousness to trusting the righteousness of Jesus
to justify us; to sanctify us; and, at the end of time to glorify us. Our choices
now, will impact the choices we will make in the final crisis.
What promise did Jesus give to His disciples regarding the worldwide spread
of the gospel just before His return?
Jesus’ promise is that “ ‘this gospel of the kingdom will be
preached in all the world’ ” (Matthew 24:14, NKJV). Its final fulfilment is
found in Christ’s last-day message, in Revelation 14:6, which says that the
gospel is to proclaim to “every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (NKJV).
What is the reality of our free-will in the last-day?
In our choices even in the “little things,” we are choosing
either for or against Jesus. ‘In the context of His soon return, our Lord adds,
“ ‘He who is unjust, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be
righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still’ ” (Rev. 22:11, NKJV).
What does the “Son of Man” used to describe Jesus in Revelation 14:14
signify?
The term is used as an expression of endearment to identify
with us. It further shows that the same Jesus who lived among us, just like us,
but unlike us, never sinned is He who comes for us. The same Jesus who was
tempted as we are, but was victorious comes to reap the harvest.
What three elements are in these passages, Matt. 16:27; Matt. 24:27, 30;
Matt. 25:31, 32?
1.
‘Jesus, the Son of Man, is coming in glory with
His angels
2.
He will divide the sheep from the goats
(basically a judgement)
3.
The destiny of the nations and all humanity will
be decided for eternity.’
What message is found in Revelation 14:14 and Acts 1:9-11?
This “same Jesus” who ascended to heaven as Luke records in
Acts 1:9, is the “same Jesus” who John states that “I looked, and behold, a
white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man” (Rev. 14:14, NKJV).
This “same Jesus” the “Son of Man”¾the One who walked the dusty
streets of Nazareth, ministered in the crowded streets of Jerusalem, healed the
sick in the villages of Israel, and preached on the grassy hillsides of Galilee¾is coming again.
How does Daniel 7:9, 10 view the Heavenly Court?
Daniel 7:9, 10 views the seating of the heavenly court with
ten thousand times ten thousand angelic, heavenly beings gathered around the
throne.
What does the Judgement reveal?
‘The judgement reveals before the entire universe that the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have done everything possible to save all humanity.
It also vindicates not only the Saints but God’s character against the false
charges of Satan.’
What does Revelation 14:14 describe the “Son of Man”?
John describes Jesus as the “Son of Man, having on His head
a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle”.
What is the reality of illustrations from Agriculture?
“The germination of the seed represents the beginning of
spiritual life, and the development of the plant is a beautiful figure of
Christian growth. As in nature, so in grace; there can be no life without growth.
The plant must either grow or die. As its growth is silent and imperceptible,
but continuous, so is the development of the Christian life. At every stage of
development, our life may be perfect; yet if God’s purpose for us is fulfilled,
there will be continual advancement. Sanctification is the work of a lifetime.
As our opportunities multiply, our experience will enlarge, and our knowledge
increase”¾Ellen
G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 65, 66.
The ripening of the golden grain represents all those
transformed by grace, motivated by love, and living obedient lives to the glory
of Christ’s name.
What is the urgent message of Revelation 14?
‘Every seed has gone to harvest. The grain is fully ripe,
and the grapes are fully ripe. The people of God reveal His image of grace,
compassion, mercy, and love before the universe. The children of the evil one
reveal greed, lust, jealousy, and hate. The character of Jesus is revealed in
one group, and the character of Satan is revealed in the other.’ ‘The contrast
between good and evil, right and wrong, obedience and disobedience, will be
apparent to all the universe, to both humans and angels.’
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