Revelation 14 | Verse-By-Verse | Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer

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Revelation 14:1
Lamb = Preferred Title of Jesus
We like Lion but Christ prefers Lamb (28x in Revelation)
It is an emphasis on the Atoning Work of Christ
Mt. Zion = Jerusalem
John is getting a preview of the Return of Christ which actually happens in Revelation 19
Revelation 14 is not Chronological. We've seen this before.
John is seeing ahead to the Return of Christ to Jerusalem and notice who is described to be with Him
144,000
Seal on their forehead that protects them
They are all the Tribes of Israel
In Revelation 14 we are given more info about the 144,000
Revelation 14:2-5
Few more things we learn about these 144,000
1. They did not defile themselves with women (Virgins)
Could mean celebate but probably not
God often refers to the nation of Israel as Virgin Israel
The Church is also referred to as a Virgin
Idolatry is spiritual adultery
These 144,000 have not engaged in idolatry
2. They followed the Lamb without question
This means they are obedient
3. They have no lies on their lips
Their mouths were tamed
4. They are blameless
Not sinless but blameless
They have been redeemed by the Lamb

Revelation 14:6-7
Announcement #1 - Gospel
This is incredible
Never happened before or after
Gospel is entrusted to people to share
Why an angel? Church is raptured and Tribulation Saints are martyred
There's an absence of the proclamation of the Gospel
God cares and loves for people so much that He dispatches an Angel
Everyone will hear the Gospel
Every nation, tribe, language and people
Every person will be reached
This is the end right? Yet God is still pursuing people
Grasp the heart of God here
God is so passionate about the Gospel and so should we
Sometimes God has to allow the heat to be turned up for some people to repent
I know I had to hit rock bottom at 17 to surrender
This is the last and final call
Couple things to note here
The Gospel is ETERNAL
The Gospel is UNIVERSAL
What was the message of the Angel? This should inform our preaching
Fear God
Give God Glory
Worship Him who made everything
Revelation 14:8
Announcement #2 - Judgement
Doom of the antichrist system
More about Babylon in 17 & 18
One world government & religion
The system of the beast is doomed
Fallen, Fallen = emphasis of certainty
Before we read about God assures us it will fall
Revelation 14:9-11
Announcement #3 - Condemnation
For Those who follow the Beast
Mark of the Beast declares you belong to the beast
This is by far the strongest language in Scripture regarding damnation
Eternal Judgment is basic
Revelation 14:12-13
Announcement #4 - Blessing
When you die in the Lord you are blessed
For me to live is Christ, to die is gain

Jesus The Harvester
Revelation 14:14-20
Jesus The Harvester
1. Sitting On White Cloud - Purity
Cloud = Glory
Exodus = pillar of fire by day, cloud by night
Transfiguartiobn - bright cloud
Jess ascension - a cloud
He returns on a cloud
2. Wearing a Golden Crown = Victory
3. Holding a Sharp Sickle - Authority
Compare Two Advents Of Christ (graphic on TV screens)
Parable of wheat and tares - angels help seperate
Revelation 14:15
Ripe = XERAINO
XERAINO = dried or withered
Overripe
In his mercy the Lord has delayed His judgement
Christ moves patiently in His judgement
He gives us time to repent
2nd Peter 3:3-9 says, "Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. 7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."
Jesus is not running to judge; he is patient in His judgement
Get the Revelation of Jesus = His judgement which is coming, is patient and doused with prayer by Him who is our Great High Priest
God is so merciful and gives us time to repent but there does come a day when His judgement is enacted
Therefore let’s live the Gospel and proclaim the Gospel