Today’s passage: Revelation 14:14-20
Helpful thoughts:
- Coming clouds often refer to looming judgment in prophetic Scriptures. Christ is coming, riding on the clouds (Daniel 7:13-14). When Jesus comes again, there will be a time of judgment.
- There are two harvests depicted in this passage:
- The first is likened to a harvest of wheat or barley.
- This may refer to the gathering of God’s people, the saints, those who’ve repented and believed (John 4:35-36).
- Or, it could simply be a dual illustration for the same judgment depicted immediately after.
- The second to that of grapes for trampling to make wine.
- This harvest is specifically stated as the wrath of God.
- This area (1,600 stadia) is about 184 miles. A horse’s bridle would be about 4-5 feet or so off the ground.
- This judgment is foretold in Isaiah 63:1-6.
- The first is likened to a harvest of wheat or barley.
Questions to consider:
- This second harvest/judgment takes place “outside the city” as the people of Jerusalem were accustomed to seeing judgment take place (Hebrews 13:12). If this passage depicts the battle of Armageddon as some believe, what could the amount of destruction and carnage be?
- Does there appear to be any difficulty in the effort God must exert to bring about these harvests? Is the task too difficult? Does the world stand any more chance against the Lord than grapes do in time of harvest?
- Why is Jesus wearing a crown in this passage (The victor’s crown!)? Whose side are you on? Why can you approach this day with confidence, even if the whole rest of the world doesn’t?