SEARCH Lesson 114 – The Millennial Reign

Key Verse

They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountains: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
— Isaiah 11:9

The Millennial Reign

Revelation 20:1-10; Isaiah 35:1-10

Have you ever considered what life would be like if . . .

— every mother really wanted and truly loved her children?

— every father loved his wife as himself and enjoyed his role as the moral leader and character example for his family?

— every child loved, revered, and obeyed his parents?

— every businessman was satisfied with a fair profit?

— you could walk the streets of any of our large cities at night in safety?

— you could always leave the keys in your car, and your house unlocked?

— every judge was incorruptible and supernaturally wise?

— death was a rarity instead of an overwhelming, daily occurrence?

— the leader of every country was a direct appointee of Jesus Christ?

Would you be surprised to learn that the Bible declares that there will soon be 1000 years during which the world will be in such a condition?

QUESTIONS

  1. What three events must immediately precede Christ’s rule on earth? See Revelation 19:14,20-21; 20:1-3.
  2. According to Philippians 3:20-21, the returning saints will have a glorious spiritual body like Christ’s after He had risen from the dead. What are some attributes of Christ’s glorified body? See John 20:19-29.
  3. What city will be the capital of the whole earth during the Millennium (Micah 4:2)? What is the one requirement of all people living on the earth during this time? See Zechariah 14:16-19.
  4. How will the people who remain on earth be governed during the Millennium? See Revelation 11:15; 1 Corinthians 6:2.
  5. During this time, what will happen to the deserts of the earth and what will happen to vegetation? See Isaiah 35:6-7; 41:18; 55:12-13.
  6. How will animal life be changed? See Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25; Ezekiel 34:25.
  7. How will length of life and health for the people with natural bodies be affected? See Isaiah 65:20.
  8. From any newspaper, clip a news item concerning something which could not happen during the Millennium. Bring the clipping to class.
  9. What events bring the Millennial Reign to a close?

 

THEME THOUGHTS
Time is running out! The human race today is facing a crisis that is literally unimaginable for most people. But indicators in God’s Word reveal that the dramatic events happening all around us signal the end time is at hand. In this quarter we will be delving into these events and their meanings in light of prophecy. In the heart of every true believer is the assurance that Jesus Christ will come back to earth and deal with the insurmountable troubles that face this globe, and will establish His dominion here upon earth. This quarter revolves around the statements made by a group of ancient Hebrew prophets, whose predictions and statements have the stamp of divine authenticity. Much of what they prophesied is yet to come. But we can have confidence in their predictions. All of their prophecies whose time for fulfillment has already come have been literally fulfilled with 100 percent accuracy. The events detailed by John in the Book of Revelation are interwoven with these earlier prophecies. The first lesson focusses on Christ. By establishing the validity of prophetic statements concerning Him, we provide a basis for the remaining lessons in the quarter and for our faith that soon the end-time prophecies will be fulfilled. The second lesson moves on to explore prophecies concerning the nation of Israel which have already been fulfilled. The third lesson, Signs of the Times, establishes where we now stand on the time-line of history. Succeeding lessons move on into events prophesied which are yet to come. The purpose of this quarter is to help us understand the events we are facing in this world and to recognize the urgency of being ready for the most exciting and glorious event of all—the Rapture of the Church.
  • Isaiah 2:2-4; 11:1-10

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