The document discusses three types of harvests: the past harvest of missed opportunities and consequences of sin, the present harvest of evangelism where laborers are needed to reap souls, and the future harvest at the second coming when Jesus will judge and separate people, with some being weeded out.

1. Three Harvests Genesis 8:22

2. The Past Harvest The harvest of missed opportunity and the consequences of sin (Jeremiah 8:20) The consequences of sin (Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 8:7-8) Missed opportunities due to fear, laziness or procrastination (Ecclesiastes 11:4; Proverbs 10:5; 20:4) “ Almost persuaded. Harvest is past” (#348)

3. The Present Harvest The harvest of reaping souls through evangelism (Matthew 9:36-38) It is motivated by compassion. It needs laborers. It is occurring now – in the present (John 4:35-36) “ Far and near the fields are teeming” (#387)

4. The Future Harvest The Second Coming and Judgment Day (Matthew 13:24-43) Some in the field will be weeded out. The future harvest is coming… Suddenly with surprise (Matthew 24:36-44) With fierceness (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9) With joy (2 Thessalonians 1:10) There will be separation & finality (Mt. 25:46) “ Are you sowing the seed of the Kingdom?” “…you must reap at the last great day” (#85)