Archives for August 2014

The Body of Christ and Reigning Saints in the Millennium

The book of Hebrews opens with a formal oration on the supremacy of the Son of God (Heb. 1:1-4).  Then, in various ways the Son’s superiority is proven by demonstrating that He is greater than the angels (Heb. 1:5-14; 2:5, 16).  This is telling of just how exalted of a station the angels enjoy.   In […]

Restored Judges and God’s Princes in the Millennium

             RESTORED JUDGES In the Millennium, the offices of judge and counselor will be reinstituted.  Isaiah 1:26: And I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning.  Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.” Not only will there be judges […]

Zerubbabel is the Signet Ring in the Millennium

Zerubbabel led the first group of Israelites back from the Babylonian captivity (Ezra 2:1-2) and constructed the second temple (Ezra 5:2).  He is in the direct line of ancestry to Jesus, possibly being a common link to both Joseph (Matt. 1:12) and Mary (Luke 3:27).  Because of this the LORD bestowed a special honor upon […]

The Heads of the Twelve Tribes of Israel in the Millennium

When Jesus chose apostles to make up His inner circle, it was no accident that there were twelve.[1]  That number alone tells us that on some level the twelve represent the tribes of Israel.  This representation was not limited to the period of the First Coming until each of the twelve died.  In electing the […]

David is the Prince Over Israel in the Millennium

In the latter days the children of Israel will seek the LORD and David their king (Hos. 3:5).  The Israelites will serve the LORD and David, whom will be raised up for their sake (Jer. 30:9).  David’s position is of such prominence in Israel that only the Lord Jesus outranks him.  Ezekiel 34:23-24: And I will […]

Jesus as King of Kings in the Millennium

Jesus being referred to as the King of kings is well known by many of His followers.  A common assumption is that the title is for the purpose of emphasis.  It is certainly true that Jesus is a king well above any there ever has been or will be.  However, Jesus is literally the King […]