Revelation 14 contains the key texts in regard to the Lord’s last-day message to His people and to the world. Central to it all is the return of Jesus, the fulfillment of His promise that “you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven” (Mark 14:62, NKJV).

 Read Revelation 14:14. What title is used to describe Jesus as He returns to earth? Why do you think John uses this title for Jesus?

 Jesus used the term “Son of Man” to refer to Himself 82 times in the Gospels. It was one of His favorite titles. He used it as an expression of endearment to identify with us. He is a Savior who understands us, has experienced our temptations, and has passed through our trials. He is the “Son of Man” who is returning to take us home. The Jesus who comes for us is the same Jesus who lived among us. He is qualified to redeem us because He became One of us, and yet, as one of us, He met the full fury of Satan’s temptations and, yes, was victorious.

 What do we learn from the following Bible verses in Matthew about Jesus, the Son of Man?

 Matt. 16:27

 Matt. 24:27, 30

 Matt. 25:31, 32

 Notice some elements in these passages:

 1. Jesus, the Son of Man, is coming in glory with His angels.
 2. He will divide the sheep from the goats (basically a judgment).
 3. The destiny of the nations and all humanity will be decided for eternity.