The plan of God for mankind encompasses a span of seven thousand years, with God intervening at the end of six thousand years to begin a thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ and the saints. This seventh day, which represents a thousand years, serves as a type of millennial Sabbath. When Christ returns, He will end sin, rebellion, wars, corruption, and immorality on earth, ushering in everlasting righteousness starting with the nation of Israel, bringing the world into peace and rest. Early church writers, such as Irenaeus in the late second century, supported this 7,000-year plan, referencing the Millennium in his writings by stating that the world would be concluded in as many thousand years as the days it was made. Hippolytus, a disciple of Irenaeus, in the early third century, also wrote that six thousand years must be accomplished before the Sabbath, which is a type and emblem of the future kingdom for the saints reigning with Christ. Victorinus, in the late third century, similarly accepted the Millennium, noting that the true Sabbath will occur in the seventh millennium of years when Christ and His elect shall reign. This period, often referred to as the Millennium, though not named as such in the Bible, is described as the Kingdom of God or the 1000-year reign of Christ, a time of peace and prosperity, where the saints will rule with Jesus Christ after the first resurrection.

God has meticulously planned each step of His divine purpose, preparing for future ages with precision. In the context of the Millennium, the thousand-year reign of Christ as described in Revelation 20, this period serves as a time of judgment for those living during it, often referred to as the Millennials. Unlike the current age where satan exerts influence, these individuals will live without such interference until the end of the Millennium, when a satanic rebellion will emerge, only to be decisively crushed by God. Just as the current generation is being prepared for roles in the Millennium and beyond, those in the Millennium will also be readied for the subsequent age, though the specifics of their roles or transformation to spirit remain unclear. During the Millennium, as depicted in Ezekiel 36, Ezekiel 37, Isaiah 61:4, and Jeremiah 33:7, the Millennials will engage in extensive rebuilding and productivity. They will build houses, plant vineyards, and restore ruined cities across the earth, creating habitable environments on a massive scale. This work, supervised by God's elect, is not merely for their own benefit but is a preparation for the billions who will rise in the second resurrection during the Great White Throne Judgment. The cities, infrastructure, and resources developed during the Millennium will provide housing, food, and clothing for those resurrected, ensuring their basic needs are met as they begin anew. The Millennials, while striving to enter the Kingdom of God through learning and overcoming, will also labor to support the next harvest of souls. Under the guidance of God's elect, they will oversee the construction of vast systems for education, transportation, water, sewage, and communications. As the Millennium nears its end, efforts will intensify to produce and store essential goods to sustain the initial months of the Great White Throne Judgment period. Their work will create a physical environment conducive to the re-education and conversion of those resurrected, providing them with purposeful tasks to support their new lives during the anticipated century of judgment. Thus, God's pattern of preparation continues, ensuring each age equips the next for His ultimate plan.

The Feast of Tabernacles serves as a foretaste of God's rest, the Millennium, the Kingdom of God, and the one-thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ as King of kings. This feast embodies a great deal of rest, allowing us to come out of the world for seven days, plus the Last Great Day, and to picture, in a small way, what life will be like during the Millennium. God's rest, often misunderstood, is tied to the concept of the Millennium, the 1000-year reign of Christ, where a profound period of peace is anticipated. In prophetic terms, as outlined in II Peter 3, a day with the Lord is as a thousand years, suggesting that the day of God, or God's day, spans one thousand years. This understanding is reinforced in Psalm 90:4, where a thousand years is likened to a day in God's perspective, aligning with the timing of the Millennium. Revelation 20 further confirms that the period of Christ's reign, the Millennium, is explicitly a thousand years long. The creation week in Genesis 2 prefigures man's time under satan's influence as six thousand years, followed by the seventh day, God's rest, a thousand years where He becomes the major influence upon humanity. The Feast of Tabernacles, as described in Leviticus 23 and Exodus 23, symbolizes this rest through its seven days of judgment, harvest imagery, and the unsettled existence of dwelling in booths, all pointing to the Millennium, the thousand-year reign of Christ. Psalm 95 introduces God's rest as a future period, prophetically linked to the Millennium, where it is not merely a time of inactivity but a cessation of certain activities and the beginning of godly ones. Hebrews 3 and 4 elaborate on this, connecting the Sabbath with the future rest of God, indicating that the Millennium is a time when humanity will cease from ungodly works and engage in godly activities, mirroring the Sabbath's principle of stopping to start anew under God's direction. The goal of the millennial period, akin to the Sabbath day, is the conversion of humanity, shifting the focus from rebellion to godliness, bringing rest to souls as they take on His yoke. Isaiah 56 extends this vision to include both Israel and Gentiles, showing that the Millennium will be a time of universal justice and righteousness, a period of intense activity directed toward conversion and holiness, rather than mere relaxation. Thus, God's rest in the Millennium encapsulates a transformative era where all are called to cease from rebellion and embrace His ways.

The Millennium is a significant period in God's plan for humanity, marked by the return of Jesus Christ to a devastated world to save it from self-destruction, as described in Revelation 19. Revelation 20 outlines five major events during this 1,000-year span, beginning with the first resurrection to spirit essence for those called as firstfruits. During the Millennium, Christ will rule and judge, establishing conditions of peace and prosperity. Those living in this time will not face the deception of satan, unlike the firstfruits who must resist such influence before this period. After the Millennium, satan will be released briefly before the events of the Great White Throne Judgment unfold. The firstfruits, having gained 1,000 years of experience with God's power during the Millennium, will be qualified to assist God the Father and Jesus Christ in the momentous decisions of the last judgment, helping to guide billions through this post-millennial period.

The Millennium represents a significant period in God's plan, marked by His active judgment and the establishment of His reign through Jesus Christ. During the Millennium, Christ will judge the nations, bringing about a process of reconciliation and at-one-ment with God. This era follows the events of the Feast of Trumpets, where God's judgments initiate the return of Israel to their land and the beginning of a wider restoration. In the Millennium, God's judgment is evident as He oversees the conversion of the whole world, starting with Israel and extending to all nations. Isaiah 2 depicts Christ judging during this time, facilitating an ever-widening circle of reconciliation. Nations will flow into Zion, learning of the God of Jacob, as shown in Micah 4:1-4, and the Kingdom of God will grow to fill the earth, as described in Daniel 2:34-35. God's judgment during the Millennium also brings about multiple reconciliations. Judah will be reconciled to Christ, recognizing Him as their leader. Israel and Judah will resolve their enmity, becoming one with each other through individual conversion. Israel, Assyria, and Egypt will unite as leading nations, forming a pipeline for the conversion of other nations, as stated in Isaiah 19:18-25. All nations will eventually be reconciled, coming together to keep the Feast of Tabernacles, with God enforcing His judgment on those who resist, as seen in Zechariah 14. Further reconciliations include man and nature, where God's judgment will punish those who destroy the earth, restoring harmony as described in Revelation 11:18 and various scriptures like Hosea 2:18 and Amos 9:13-15. Families will be brought back together, becoming the backbone of society, as shown in Zechariah 8:1-5 and Isaiah 65:20-23. Ultimately, the Millennium paves the way for the reconciliation of God and man, fulfilling His purpose despite mankind's past abuses, demonstrating His tender mercies over all His works. The Millennium, as part of the fall holy days, underscores the theme of God's judgment, a period of evaluation and growth designed to bring all of creation into at-one-ment with Him.

The Feast of Tabernacles pictures a complete separation from satan's world of sin, depicting a time of perfect rejoicing in the abundance of God's harvest of the firstfruits. During this time, they are no longer subject to the curse of sin and the sorrow of drudgery in this world, enjoying refreshing and completely satisfying labor under the direct rule of the Prince of Peace. This foreshadowed time is the thousand-year reign of Jesus Christ, when satan the devil and his evil influence have been removed, allowing humanity to learn to serve God in peace and prosperity.

The Millennium represents a time of profound transformation and restoration, a period when the world will learn to fear God. During this era, six thousand years of man's misrule will be erased, and a fresh new earth will be formed before our eyes. It will be an awesome time when each of us, having learned to fear God, will help Him deal with mankind, guiding them to also learn this vital reverence. This season we celebrate pictures the remaking of the earth, where we will actively participate with God the Father and Jesus Christ in rebuilding and saving humanity. When Jesus Christ returns, He will establish His throne immediately, and the house of the Lord will be a marvelous, exalted structure, surpassing all earthly governments. Nations will flow to Jerusalem, not merely out of curiosity, but to embrace the teachings emanating from it. This time of change will see God redeeming His people from a shattered world, bringing them back from the four corners of the earth with nothing to stop or detain their freedom. A highway, known as the Highway of Holiness, will signify man's destination, guiding all toward a life of holiness. Physical and spiritual healing will mark this period, as war-torn lands recover from bacterial warfare and atomic blasts. Living water, emblematic of God's Holy Spirit, will flow from under the porch of God's house, becoming a mighty river that brings healing wherever it goes. The Dead Sea will overflow, new plant life will grow, and marshes will form as salt is diluted. Fish will become abundant, oceans will be replenished, and vegetation will bear fruit for man's use, with leaves used for healing. The earth will heal from mankind's abuse under God's guidance. Infirmities will be corrected, and all sickness of mind and body will be healed, transforming lives previously marked by disability. The nature of wildlife will change, with dangerous animals becoming harmless, and disease-carrying insects will no longer pose a threat. Swords will be beaten into plowshares, signifying peace. Education and understanding will follow, as we participate in opening minds and preparing individuals to become members of the God Family. God will destroy the veil over all nations, revealing Himself and enabling profound repentance among His people. During the Millennium, we will teach God's principles of right living, helping people approach Him and live successfully with each other. God will give the people a pure language, ensuring right speaking and uplifting communication. His laws will be written in their minds and hearts, affecting every action. As a result, health, happiness, and prosperity will abound. God will bless His people with security, land, and abundant crops, ensuring no more homelessness or starvation. Construction will flourish, homes and cities will be restored, and everyone will be employed in the Kingdom of God, creating the greatest civilization ever seen as man listens to God and God blesses man. Jerusalem will become the financial capital of the earth, overflowing with population and prosperity. As Israel grows, they will branch out to rebuild former lands, preparing the whole world for future events. This time will be marked by beauty, peace, joy, and great accomplishment, when former enemies become brothers and love one another. Ultimately, the Millennium will be a marvelous time for God, as His people finally offer Him the gift of fearing Him, a gift He has desired for six thousand years. We, alongside God the Father and Jesus Christ, will play a part in bringing this to pass, fulfilling our purpose as kings and priests by living continually in the presence of God and guiding others to do the same.

The Millennium represents a transformative era of restoration and abundance as envisioned by God. It is a time when Christ will usher in a regeneration of all aspects of life, a period marked by spiritual and physical renewal. During the Millennium, which spans a thousand years, God will restore the earth to a condition akin to Eden, not as a limited garden but as a worldwide prototype of fertility and prosperity. This New Eden will be characterized by abundant growth in population, both human and animal, living in harmony and obedience to God's command to be fruitful and multiply. At the start of the Millennium, the earth will initially appear desolate, reminiscent of the void before creation, yet it holds the promise of hope as God sets about rebuilding this New Eden. He will pour out His Spirit, prompting people to respond and obey His directives, leading to significant population growth as a blessing of obedience. This growth will occur in prosperity, not poverty, distinguishing the New Eden from current models of overpopulation amidst scarcity. God will enhance the planet's carrying capacity to support this burgeoning population by reshaping the earth's surface—flattening mountains, raising valleys, creating rivers in high places, and restoring desolate lands for agriculture. He will reclaim land from the sea and adjust the climate to broaden temperate zones, ensuring there is ample space and resources for all. As the population increases, pressures on land will emerge, but God has already anticipated and provided solutions by increasing the earth's ability to sustain life. In the Millennium, a cooperative effort between the God Family and the family of man will drive technological and societal advancements. This collaboration will ensure that the infrastructure and innovations necessary for supporting a vast population in prosperity are developed under God's guidance. Young people, in particular, will play a crucial role in building this New Eden, taking on occupations that require education and preparation, such as architects, engineers, explorers, scientists, teachers, and medical professionals, all contributing to a world of discovery, invention, and re-education. The Millennium is not just a distant dream but a tangible future filled with opportunities for those who prepare now. It will be a time of great growth and prosperity, where God's forethought ensures that every need is met, and where the faithful, working alongside Him, will build a wonderful World Tomorrow.