What Will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like?
If every prophecy about Jesus’ first coming was fulfilled exactly as written, why wouldn’t we take His Second Coming prophecies just as literally? Here’s what Scripture reveals about this 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth.
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1. Jesus Will Rule from Jerusalem
A Worldwide Kingdom (Zechariah 14:9)
•“The Lord will be king over all the earth.”
•Jesus will rule with a rod of iron.
The Throne of David (2 Samuel 7:16
•Jesus will sit on David’s throne, fulfilling God’s unconditional covenant to Israel.
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2. Israel Will Be Restored and Exalted
Regathering of Israel (Isaiah 11:11-12)
•God will bring all surviving Jews back to their promised land.
Jerusalem: The Worship Capital of the World (Micah 4:1-2)
•Nations will send representatives to worship Jesus in Jerusalem.
(Ezekiel 47:13-23)
•Each of the 12 tribes of Israel will receive their promised inheritance.
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3. The Earth Will Be Transformed
Jerusalem Will Be Elevated (Zechariah 14:10-11)
•“The whole land shall be turned into a plain… but Jerusalem shall remain aloft.” (Zechariah 14:10)
•The Temple Mount will be exalted above all hills, and nations will stream to it to worship. (Isaiah 2:2-3)
A River Flowing from the Temple (Ezekiel 47:1-12)
•A supernatural river will flow from the Millennial Temple, splitting into two—one part going to the Mediterranean Sea, the other to the Dead Sea, transforming it into freshwater. (Ezekiel 47:8-9, Zechariah 14:8)
•“A fountain shall come forth from the house of the Lord and water the Valley of Shittim.” (Joel 3:18)
The Earth’s Curse Will Be Lifted (Isaiah 35:1-2, Isaiah 55:12-13)
•“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus.” (Isaiah 35:1)
•The curse from Genesis 3 will be partially lifted, bringing flourishing crops, fruitfulness, and an abundance of food (Amos 9:13).
The Light of the Sun and Moon Will Be Enhanced (Isaiah 30:26)
•“The light of the moon will be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be sevenfold.”
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4. Peace and Longevity Will Reign
No More Wars (Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3)
•Nations will beat their swords into plowshares and no longer learn war.
Lifespans Will Greatly Increase (Isaiah 65:20-22)
•People will live for hundreds of years, and death will be rare.
Harmony in the Animal Kingdom (Isaiah 11:6-9)
•“The wolf shall dwell with the lamb… the lion shall eat straw like the ox.”
•Animals will no longer be predatory.
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5. The Millennial Temple Will Stand in Jerusalem
A Massive New Temple (Ezekiel 40-48)
•This future temple will be far larger than any previous one.
Glory of the Lord Returns (Ezekiel 43:1-5)
•The Shekinah glory of God, which left in Ezekiel’s time, will return and dwell in the temple.
Nations Will Worship There (Zechariah 14:16-19)
•People from all over the world will celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem.
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6. Satan Will Be Bound for 1,000 Years
The Devil’s Temporary Defeat (Revelation 20:1-3)
•Satan will be chained in the abyss, unable to deceive the nations.
A Final Rebellion After 1,000 Years (Revelation 20:7-10)
•At the end of the Millennium, Satan will be released for a short time, deceive the nations, and lead a final rebellion before being cast into the Lake of Fire forever.
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The Millennial Kingdom: A Preview of Eternity
This glorious age will be a time of unparalleled peace, justice, and joy, preparing the world for the eternal state—the New Heavens and New Earth (Revelation 21-22).
If Jesus fulfilled every prophecy of His first coming, we can be certain He will fulfill every prophecy about His return!
“For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” (Revelation 19:10)