Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: Prepare your hearts, for the Lord will repay each one according to what they have done.

1. The harvest of the redeemed (14-16).
2. The harvest of the wicked (17-19).
3. Victory and vindication (20).

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. Who is the figure described in Revelation 14:14, and why is it significant that he is seated on a cloud with a sharp sickle? Hint: Consider the symbolism and Old Testament references associated with this description.
2. What is the central message of this passage regarding the harvest of the redeemed (Revelation 14:14-16)? How does this message relate to the concept of Christ's return? Hint: Explore the idea of the harvest as a metaphor for the gathering of believers.
3. In Revelation 14:17-19, we read about the harvest of the wicked. What imagery and language are used to describe this harvest, and what does it signify? Hint: Discuss the contrast between the harvest of the redeemed and the harvest of the wicked.
4. How does the concept of recompense, as discussed in the sermon, relate to the idea of God's justice and judgment in this passage (Revelation 14:14-20)? Hint: Reflect on the biblical references to judgment, such as Leviticus 24:19-20 and Matthew 16:24-27.
5. What practical lessons can we draw from Revelation 14:14-20 about living in anticipation of Christ's return? How can we prepare our hearts for His coming, as suggested in the sermon? Hint: Consider how the passage's message should impact our daily lives as Christians.