Earth’s Next Government

Subject: Earth’s Next Government

Scripture Reading: Zechariah 12: 1 - 11

Memory Verse: Zechariah 14: 17

Objective: To encourage believers to live now to enjoy this future.

Introduction: The bible established the fact that five kingdoms will be on earth. There is historical evidence to prove that three are already past and we are in the fourth kingdom. We will now take a look at God's words regarding the fifth and final kingdom.

1. There will be no peaceful transfer of power when earth’s new government is ushered in. What announcement is made from heaven? Describe the scene unfolding. Revelation 11: 15 - 19, Daniel 2: 44 & 45

2. How is this chain of events slated to begin? Zechariah 14: 1 - 7, Revelation 19: 11 - 19

3. Having put down the rebellion, what stage is now being set? Zechariah 14: 9, 16 - 18, Revelation 20: 1 - 4, Acts 3: 20 & 21

4. What are some features of this civilization as renewal takes place? Isaiah 2: 2 - 4, Micah 4: 1 - 5

5. What further change is promised in this renaissance period? Isaiah 35

6. From the scriptures, what eventually takes place at the end of this one thousand years of total submission to Christ? 1 Corinthians 15: 24 - 28

7. All true believers yearn for this utopian type of existence. Can we presently conceptualize this reality? 1 Corinthians 2: 6 - 9

Conclusion: This is clearly a time of restitution. It is also important to note that the reign of Christ will include the saints who overcome the world through faith. Be faithful until death and you shall reap a crown of righteousness.