MEMORY VERSE:“Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ and shall reign with him a thousand years.” Revelation 20:6.
BIBLE PASSAGE:Revelation 20:10.
INTRODUCTION
The Millennial Reign of Christ is a period of a thousand years of a glorious physical kingdom reign of Christ on earth after his return from the Armageddon- the place where God will collect His enemies together for destruction Revelation 16:16.
OUTLINE
1.THE NATURE OF THE MILLENIUM
2. THE BLESSINGS OF THE MILLENNIUM
1.THE NATURE OF THE MILLENIUM
The millennial reign will begin at the end of the tribulation period and elapse before the emergence of the new earth and the new Heaven Revelation 21:1-2. During the one thousand years of Christ’s reign on earth, Satan will be bound with chains and kept in the bottomless pit Revelation 20:1-3. Some of the tribulation saints (no unbeliever)will survive to live on (with their terrestrial bodies)into the millennial kingdom. The saints coming with Christ (with glorified bodies) will reign over cities and the people on earth.
The millennium is described in Matthew 19:28 as the regeneration – when Christ will rule in the new world. It is the time of restitution of all things Acts 3:21, that is the restoration to the original state, as spoken by the prophets 2 Samuel 7:16. During this period, Christ will be manifested in His kingdom. He will, from Heaven, descend with the raptured saints and angels upon Mount Olives, which is before Jerusalem Revelation 19:11-17. Canaan will be taken for an everlasting possession by Christ according to God’s Covenant with Abraham Genesis 17:8; Galatians 3:16. Christ will be manifested to take possession of David’s kingdom according to God’s covenant with David 2 Samuel 7:8-16’ Acts 2:29-32. Christ will manifest as king of righteousness Isaiah 32:1, king of israel John 12:13, king of kings Revelation 19:16 and king over all the earth Zechariah 14:9. He will reveal Himself as the great God Revelation 19:17.
At the second coming of Christ, these covenants will be fulfilled as Israel is re-gathered from the nations, converted, and restored to the land under the rule of the messiah, Jesus Christ Matthew 24:31; Zechariah 12:10-14.
2. THE BLESSINGS OF THE MILLENNIUM
The blessings are numerous, and they include:-
- Theocratic government where God is the ruler through Jesus christ. The Apostles and the Saints from Adam to the millennium shall reign with Him Isaiah 2:2-4, Matthew 25:31-33.
- There will be a perfect environment- physically and spiritually.
- It will be a time of peace in the entire kingdom because the prince of peace is reigning Micah 4:3, Isaiah 11:6-9.
- The society will be free of crimes and criminality since Satan the tempter is in bondage Jeremiah 31`:33-34. A time of obedience, holiness, and truth will manifest across the whole earth Isaiah 35:8, 65:16.
- There will be abundant joy and great comfort Isaiah 61:7,10; 40:1-2.
- The knowledge of the Lord in the hearts of men will spread, ‘as the waters cover the sea’ Isaiah 11:9, Jeremiah 31:33-34.
- All lands shall flourish and blossom- No more desert, Isaiah 35:1-2, Isaiah 49:9.
- Everyone will enjoy divine health Isaiah 35:5-6; Isaiah 33:24.
- Increased life span- people will live long Isaiah 65:20, Zechariah 8:4.
- There will be noticeable change in the wild- life or animal kingdom Isaiah 11:6, 65:25.
CONCLUSION
“Thine kingdom come and thine will be done on earth as in heaven” is included in the Lord’s prayer. As true Christians, this should be our utmost aspiration.
FURTHER READINGS:
SUN: Matthew 24:44
MON: 1 Corinthians 1:7
TUE: Revelations 7:14
WED: Revelations 2:4
THUR: Isaiah 35:1-2
FRI: Jeremiah 31:33-34
SAT: Matthew 25:31-33