1. The Millennial Kingdom Revelation 20:1-6

2. “What is heaven? “Heaven is sort of big and they sit around playing harps. I don’t know how to play a harp, but I suppose I better start learning that dumb thing pretty soon.” - David

3. “What is heaven? “It’s a place that don’t look like here cause God don’t have no schools up there & I’ll be glad.” - Susan

4. “What is heaven? “It’s a place where money is laying around. You can pick it up and buy things. I’m going to buy a basketball and play basketball with my great, great grandmother.” - Eric

5. “What is heaven? “It’s like a big blue sky with clouds. It’s really a fun place because you can play on the clouds. You have to stay away from the edges though, or you’ll fall off.” - Daniel

6. “What is heaven? “Heaven is up in the sky and you can look down and watch circuses for free if you want to. But God has to tell you it’s okay first.” -Scott

7. “What is heaven? “I know what heaven is but I don’t want to go there right now. I want to go to North Carolina instead.” - Tommy

8. Christians will experience heaven in 3 stages:

9. 1.With Christ in heaven after the Rapture.

10. Christians will experience heaven in 3 stages: 1.With Christ in heaven after the Rapture. 2. The Earthly Kingdom.

11. Christians will experience heaven in 3 stages: 1.With Christ in heaven after the Rapture. 2. The Earthly Kingdom. 3. New Heaven & new Earth.

12. “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

13. What is the Millennial Kingdom?

14. The Millennial Kingdom is the 1000-year reign of Christ on earth (Daniel 2; Rev. 20:1-6).

15. Daniel 2

16. Babylon

17. Medo-Persia

18. Babylon Medo-Persia Greece

19. Babylon Medo-Persia Greece Ancient Roman Empire

20. Babylon Medo-Persia Greece Ancient Roman Empire Revived Roman Empire

21. Babylon Medo-Persia Greece Ancient Roman Empire Revived Roman Empire The Millennial Kingdom

22. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth?

23. God’s Plan in History

24. Creation (Gen. 1-2)

25. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3)

26. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9)

27. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11)

28. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50)

29. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi)

30. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

31. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Body of People Saved (Acts – Rev.3) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

32. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Redeemed ( Rev. 6-19) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Body of People Saved (Acts – Rev.3) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

33. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) All Nations Blessed (Rev. 20:1-10) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Redeemed ( Rev. 6-19) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Body of People Saved (Acts – Rev.3) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

34. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) Sin and Death No More (Rev. 20:1-6) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) All Nations Blessed (Rev. 20:1-10) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Redeemed ( Rev. 6-19) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Body of People Saved (Acts – Rev.3) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

35. God’s Plan in History Creation (Gen. 1-2) New Creation (Rev. 21-22) Sin & Death (Gen. 3) Sin and Death No More (Rev. 20:1-6) All Men Destroyed One Family Saved (Gen. 4-9) All Nations Dispersed (Gen. 10-11) All Nations Blessed (Rev. 20:1-10) One Family Chosen (Gen. 12-50) One Nation Redeemed ( Rev. 6-19) One Nation Adopted (Exodus – Malachi) One Body of People Saved (Acts – Rev.3) One Son Given (Matt. – John).

36. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth?

37. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth? 1. To allow God to gradually reverse, restore and redeem everything that was lost or defeated in past history.

38. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth? 1. To allow God to gradually reverse, restore and redeem everything that was lost or defeated in past history. 2. To reveal and demonstrate God’s character and righteousness in human form to all mankind.

39. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth? 1. To allow God to gradually reverse, restore and redeem everything that was lost or defeated in past history. 2. To reveal and demonstrate God’s character and righteousness in human form to all mankind. 3. To enable God to fulfill His promises to Israel

40. Why must there be a Millennial Kingdom before the new heaven and earth? 1. To allow God to gradually reverse, restore and redeem everything that was lost or defeated in past history. 2. To reveal and demonstrate God’s character and righteousness in human form to all mankind. 3. To enable God to fulfill His promises to Israel 4. To bless all nations and nature itself while the human heart is still fallen and in need of a Savior.

41. Why study the Millennial Kingdom?

42. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

43. “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10

44. Why study the Millennial Kingdom? Since we are to seek, pray and live for this Millennial Kingdom, then we need to know something about it.

45. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like?

46. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? A. When will the Millennial Kingdom be?

47. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Old Testament

48. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Old The Church Testament Age (You are here) Revelation 1-3

49. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture of Church (Rev. 4-5) Old The Church Testament Age (You are here) Revelation 1-3

50. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture of Church (Rev. 4-5) Old The Church The Testament Age Tribulation (You are here) (7 years) Revelation 1-3 Revelation 6-19

51. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture Return of Church of Christ (Rev. 4-5) (Rev. 19:11-20) Old The Church The Testament Age Tribulation (You are here) (7 years) Revelation 1-3 Revelation 6-19

52. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture Return of Church of Christ (Rev. 4-5) (Rev. 19:11-20) Old The Church The The Millennial Testament Age Tribulation Kingdom (You are here) (7 years) (1000 years) Revelation 1-3 Revelation 6-19 Revelation 20:1-6

53. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture Return of Church of Christ (Rev. 4-5) (Rev. 19:11-20) Great White Throne Old The Church The The Millennial Testament Age Tribulation Kingdom (You are here) (7 years) (1000 years) Revelation 1-3 Revelation 6-19 Revelation 20:1-6

54. GOD’S PROPHETIC PLAN Rapture Return of Church of Christ (Rev. 4-5) (Rev. 19:11-20) Great White Throne Old The Church The The Millennial New Heaven & Testament Age Tribulation Kingdom New Earth (You are here) (7 years) (1000 years) (eternal state) Revelation 1-3 Revelation 6-19 Revelation 20:1-6 Revelation 21-22

55. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? A. When will the Millennial Kingdom be? The Millennial Kingdom will be After the Tribulation and Before the New Heaven & New Earth.

56. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there?

57. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies.

58. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c)

59. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9)

60. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) “Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” I Thess. 4:17

61. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) “Where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3

62. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4)

63. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4) d. Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2)

64. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4) d. Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2) “And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life.” Daniel 12:2

65. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4) d. Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2) 2. Those with mortal bodies (Matt. 25:31-46).

66. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4) d. Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2) 2. Those with mortal bodies (Matt. 25:31-46). a. Those who survived the Tribulation (Matt. 24:13)

67. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? B. Who will be there? 1. Those who live in resurrection bodies. a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 20:4c) b. Church saints (Jn. 14:3; I Thess. 4:17; Rev. 19:7-9) c. Tribulation saints (Rev. 20:4) d. Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2) 2. Those with mortal bodies (Matt. 25:31-46). a. Those who survived the Tribulation (Matt. 24:13) b. Offspring of those who survived the Tribulation (Is. 65:23).

68. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? 2. Those with mortal bodies (Matt. 25:31-46). a. Those who survived the Tribulation (Matt. 24:13) b. Offspring of those who survived the Tribulation (Is. 65:23). “They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth children for trouble; for they shall be the descendants of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them.” Isaiah 65:23

69. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like?

70. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3).

71. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21)

72. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) “ 20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

73. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4)

74. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4) 4. There will be changes to the animal kingdom (Is. 11:6-9).

75. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? “ 6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. 7 The cow and the bear shall graze; their young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child shall play by the cobra’s hole, and the weaned child shall put his hand in the viper’s den. 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.” Isaiah 11:6-9

76. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4) 4. There will be changes to the animal kingdom (Is. 11:6-9). 5. There will be topological changes to the earth (Is.35:1-7; Zech. 14:3-9).

77. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4) 4. There will be changes to the animal kingdom (Is. 11:6-9). 5. There will be topological changes to the earth (Is.35:1-7; Zech. 14:3-9). 6. Longevity of life will return as in the early years on the earth (Is. 65:20).

78. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? “ No more shall an infant from there live but a few days, nor an old man who has not fulfilled his days; for the child shall die one hundred years old.” Isaiah 65:20

79. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4) 4. There will be changes to the animal kingdom (Is. 11:6-9). 5. There will be topological changes to the earth (Is.35:1-7; Zech. 14:3-9). 6. Longevity of life will return as in the early years on the earth (Is. 65:20). 7. There will be industry and development (Is. 65:21-22)

80. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? “ 21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 …and My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.” Isaiah 65:21-22

81. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 1. Satan will be bound so he won’t be able to deceive the nations (Rev. 20:1-3). 2. We will be in resurrected bodies (Philip. 3:20-21) 3. There will be universal peace (Is. 2:3-4) 4. There will be changes to the animal kingdom (Is. 11:6-9). 5. There will be topological changes to the earth (Is.35:1-7; Zech. 14:3-9). 6. Longevity of life will return as in the early years on the earth (Is. 65:20). 7. There will be industry and development (Is. 65:21-22) 8. There will be profound worship (Ezk. 40-46).

82. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice.

83. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9)

84. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9) “6 Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, today I have begotten You. 8 Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’” Psalm 2:6-9

85. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9). b. David shall rule over the Jewish branch of government as the prince (Ezk. 37:23-24).

86. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9). b. David shall rule over the Jewish branch of government as the prince (Ezk. 37:23-24). c. The 12 Apostles shall rule over the 12 tribes of Israel (Matt. 19:27-28).

87. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9). b. David shall rule over the Jewish branch of government as the prince (Ezk. 37:23-24). c. The 12 Apostles shall rule over the 12 tribes of Israel (Matt. 19:27-28). d. There will be a king over each Gentile nation (Ps. 72:10-11).

88. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? C. What will the Millennial Kingdom be like? 9. There will be perfect government and swift justice. a. King Jesus will rule all the nations from His throne in Jerusalem (Ps. 2:6-9). b. David shall rule over the Jewish branch of government as the prince (Ezk. 37:23-24). c. The 12 Apostles shall rule over the 12 tribes of Israel (Matt. 19:27-28). d. There will be a king over each Gentile nation (Ps. 72:10-11). e. Faithful Christians shall rule with Christ (2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 2:25-27).

89. What will the Millennial Kingdom Be Like? “If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us.” 2 Timothy 2:12