One Thousand Years with Jesus by Ervin Matthew Bryce;Brown Michael L.;

Author:Ervin, Matthew Bryce;Brown, Michael L.; [Ervin, Matthew Bryce]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781532610721
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2017-04-04T07:00:00+00:00

The Millennial Jerusalem

The LORD declared that the days are coming when Jerusalem is to be rebuilt from corner to corner (Jer 31:38–39). The first thing we should recognize about the millennial Jerusalem is that she is entirely holy. Just as in Jeremiah’s day, the infamous valley of Ben-Hinnom now lies to the west and south of the city. This is where some Israelites worshipped Canaanite gods like Baal and Molech by sacrificing their children in fire. This practice was so depraved that it never even entered the LORD’s mind. As a result, the valley was cursed and God renamed it the Valley of Slaughter (Jer 7:31–32; 19:2–6). The valley is referred to as Gehenna in the New Testament and was mentioned by Jesus eleven times as an earthly representation of the suffering found in unquenchable hellfire (e.g., Matt 10:28; Mark 9:43). In stark contrast, this once accursed and unclean valley shall become sacred to the LORD, including its very ashes (Jer 31:40). The other major valley outside of Jerusalem, the Kidron, and to the corner of the Horse Gate toward the east, will be holy to the LORD. The city and her territory will never be invaded or taken again (Jer 31:40).

Within Jerusalem, objects as minor as the bells on horses will be inscribed with Holy to the LORD (Zech 14:20). This is precisely what was written upon the plate of pure gold worn by Aaron the high priest on his turban (Exod 28:36–38). What was once intended for the high priest will now be written upon some of the most common items. Every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the degree that they are likened to the bowls used before the altar (Zech 14:21). The distinction between the secular and the sacred will be no more in the great city.

The millennial Jerusalem measures ten miles by ten miles square (Ezek 48:16, 35). She is to have twelve gates, three on each side, each named after a tribe of Israel (Ezek 48:30–34). The primary purpose of these gates is revealed in Isaiah 60:11–12:

Your gates shall be open continually; day and night they shall not be shut, that people may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession. For the nation and kingdom that will not serve you shall perish; those nations shall be utterly laid waste.

The gates must remain open so that the kings of the nations can bring their tributes to the people of Jerusalem. Vast caravans of treasure-bearing camels will cover the land of Israel. The Gentiles on their backs will proclaim the praises of the LORD (Isa 60:6). This is part of what it means for the nations of the earth to submit to King Jesus. Remember that kings and tribes are to come lick the dust and bow before the feet of the Messiah (Ps 72:9). Likewise, kings, queens, and other descendants of those who once hated and afflicted the people of Jerusalem will come to bow at their feet, licking the dust.

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