Looking Forward to the Millennium

This 1999 series, Looking Forward to the Millennium, delivered by Brother Michael Owen, invites listeners to consider the return of Christ and the thousand-year reign that follows. Across five classes, the talks unfold a vision of the kingdom of God that is both deeply rooted in prophecy and highly practical for disciples today. The series reminds us that looking forward to the millennium is not simply about anticipating future blessings, but about shaping our lives now in light of the values of that coming age.

When Jesus Returns

The opening class sets the foundation by considering the events that surround Christ’s return. It explores the turmoil of the nations, the judgments of God, and the establishment of his reign in Jerusalem. The study urges believers to prepare now, recognizing that the way life will be lived in the millennium should already shape how we live today.

If I Ruled the World

This lecture examines the rule of Christ and the saints over the nations, reflecting on what it means to be kings and priests in the age to come. Drawing on passages from Philippians and the Psalms, it highlights the humility, service, and wisdom that will characterize that rule. The exhortation challenges believers to let Christ rule in their lives now, learning to judge wisely and serve faithfully.

Worship and Praise

The third class turns to the role of worship in the kingdom, drawing especially from the vision of the Feast of Tabernacles in Zechariah. It emphasizes that true worship will involve education, discipline, and a willing submission to God’s ways. The lecture also applies these lessons to today, showing how our words and actions must reflect the wisdom of God as we prepare to serve him in the age to come.

A New Society

Here the focus shifts to daily life in the millennium. Drawing from Isaiah 65, the lecture paints a picture of families living in peace, enjoying the work of their hands, and experiencing long life and justice under Christ’s rule. It also stresses that kingship and priesthood in the age to come will be about service, helping to create a just and godly society. Believers are encouraged to begin cultivating those qualities of service and empathy now.

Finishing My Course with Joy

The final class offers a stirring exhortation based on Paul’s words in Acts. It reflects on the trials and struggles of discipleship, showing how endurance, patience, and faith produce maturity. The joy believers seek is not the absence of trouble, but the growth that comes through it, preparing them to share in Christ’s glory and to serve with him in the coming kingdom.

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