The Harvest of the Earth is Ripe

THE HARVEST OF THE EARTH IS RIPE.
TEXT: Revelation 14:6-20

SUMMARY: Continuing the contrast between the kingdoms of Christ and antichrist, this passage contains a final message of warning to those who worship the beast, and the final reaping of the earth where the Lord has planted, nurtured and brought forth a people for His name.

I. A MESSAGE FROM THREE ANGELS, vv. 6-13.
A. A Message for Unbelieving Sinners

1. First angel: "Worship God!"
2. Second angel: "Babylon is fallen!"
3. Third angel: "Worship of the Beast brings judgment!"

B. A Message for the Saints.

II. PLANTING, NURTURING AND REAPING, vv. 14-20.
A. The Lord is the Planter and Nurturer.
B. The Lord is the Reaper.