the Millennium

Q.   In my study of the scriptures, I do not believe that the animal sacrifices will be practiced during the Millennium. Hebrews 9:12 says that the Messiah entered into the Holy place not with the blood of goats and bulls, but with His own blood, and did so for all time. If the blood of goats and bulls could not take away sins during the time of the Israelites, what makes you think that it would during the 1,000 year reign of the Messiah?

I am sorry, but I have to respectfully say that this simply is not true. There will not be animal sacrifices during the Millennium. I personally believe that this belief seriously devalues the Messiah’s own blood poured out for all of mankind.

A.   Thank you for the correspondence. While we certainly understand your position and why you believe what you do, Ezekiel makes it clear that animal sacrifices will be restored in the millennial Kingdom. We see several examples of this in Ezekiel 44-46. Consider the below examples:

“And in the day that he goeth into the sanctuary, unto the inner court, to minister in the sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, saith my Sovereign Yahweh. And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession. They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering; and every dedicated thing in Israel shall be theirs,” Ezek. 44:27-29.

“Thus saith my Sovereign Yahweh; In the first month, in the first day of the month, thou shalt take a young bullock without blemish, and cleanse the sanctuary: And the priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering, and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four corners of the settle of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court.” Ezek 45:18-19.

“Thus saith my Sovereign Yahweh; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened. And the prince shall enter by the way of the porch of that gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, and the priests shall prepare his burnt offering and his peace offerings, and he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: then he shall go forth; but the gate shall not be shut until the evening.”

Some have claimed that Ezekiel’s prophecy is not pertaining to the Millennium, but was a conditional promise based on Judah’s repentance. However, several key passages in Ezekiel 44-48 suggest that this is future and could not be historic.

Between Ezekiel 44 and 46 a prince is motioned 16 times. While it doesn’t mention this prince by name, Ezekiel 37:25 identifies David as “…their prince.” It reads, “And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their children’s children for ever: and my servant David shall be their prince for ever.” If David is the prince spoken of in Ezekiel 44-48, Ezekiel’s temple must be prophetic. David is also called “king” in Ezekiel 37:24.

Ezekiel 47:1-12 speaks of a river with trees for the healing of the nations. This language seems to be prophetic. We do not see promises of this magnitude until the Messiah returns.

Ezekiel 47:13 to 48:35 describe the boundaries of the 12 tribes. Based on prophecy, Israel being gathered and restored will not occur until Yahshua’s return, Jeremiah 23:5-8. See also Ezekiel 37:15-28.

Assuming that Ezekiel confirms sacrifices will be restored, do we know the reason why? Scripture indicates that the Messiah’s role will change in the Millennium. This is indicated by the fact that His name will change to “Yahweh our Righteousness,” as stated in Jeremiah 23:6. Based on this, we believe Yahshua’s role will change from “salvation” to “righteousness.” His role in the Millennium will be to restore righteousness to the earth in anticipation of His Father’s coming, 1Corinthians 15:28; Revelation 21:1-3.

Regarding this diminishing Yahshua’s sacrifice, while we understand and appreciate your concern, we do not agree. First, we do not believe that sacrifices will be required for the saints or those from the first resurrection. And second, only those who never accepted Yahshua prior to the Millennium will be required to participate in these sacrifices. Therefore, the inadequacy is not with Yahshua, but with the people.

Saying this, we do not believe this point is a salvational issue, but are convicted based on the evidence that sacrifices will be restored in the millennial Kingdom.

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Randy Lewis
Randy Lewis
6 years ago

Just as you make clear about the miss quote of “Jesus” words to the thief on the cross about “being in paradise with me today” what about 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 he break the bread and said this is my body which is “broken” for you. We know his body was not broken according to prophecy also many translations say “given” , “offered”, “surrendered” etc. I have a problem with the inference that his body was broken . So I am reaching out.

mike
mike
Reply to  Randy Lewis
5 years ago

We know His BONES were not broken, that does not mean his body was not broken. According to scripture He was ‘marred’ more than any man. His punishment for OUR sins left his body marred(disfigured) beyond recognition. We can see from the garden His body already starting to break down from stress, sweating drops of blood. ‘Stripes’ are BREAKS in the flesh and muscle down to the bone. Scrpture says He was bruised for our transgressions. Contusions or hematomas are BROKEN blood vessles under the skin. Jesus was physically unable to continue carrying the cross. It is unreasonable to say… Read more »

Argiem
Reply to  Randy Lewis
2 years ago

It was his BONES that were never to be broken.
Rest assured, his BODY was broken in a most horrific manner that insured his death as required by the Father.

Richard
Richard
5 years ago

Hebrews 9:27 King James Version (KJV)
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Jack Heppell
Jack Heppell
5 years ago

I like your practical teaching.

Bea A. Beck
Bea A. Beck
5 years ago

I don’t for a minute believe there will be animal sacrifices during the Millenium….it diminishes the precious blood shed by Jesus Christ on the cross. Where is the New Testament support for this… I see only Ezekial! If so…what is the purpose?

Aaron Kelly
Aaron Kelly
Reply to  Bea A. Beck
5 years ago

The purpose of animal sacrifice was not to atone, but to point to messiah who would atone… the purpose of the sacrifices in the millennial reign of messiah will do the same. They will point to what He did (in memory of) His death, His burial, and His ressurection

Don Frazier
Don Frazier
Reply to  Bea A. Beck
1 year ago

Right now “for by grace you have been saved through faith” and “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” But during the Millennium the hoped for has arrived and Jesus is seen and ruling. The earth is populated by those who did not receive Jesus by faith during our present dispensation and their children. Few die. Their sins must be covered until the end of the millennial reign as these sins can no longer be removed through faith “in things not seen.” However, I have a question. How are they then ultimately… Read more »

Jacob Boykin
Jacob Boykin
4 years ago

But Ezekiel 43:09  Now let them put away from me their prostitution and the funeral offerings for their kings, and I will live among them forever. This was a deal God was offering the Jews. Not a vision of the millennial kingdom. This could of been how the temple could of been on earth but no deal because the Jews never did what was asked in 43:09.

Argiem
2 years ago

I seek the truth upon the sea of lies. Slowly do I plod the sea of lies with the oars of my ship, The Reproof. The waves in this sea of lies do rise against me and turn my rudder in many directions. My course is steadied by the lighthouse of my LORD, which shines brightly through this storm of lies. Truth will be found by following this light through the narrows of treacherous shoals unto the safe harbor our LORD provides with his word. It is there my ship will rest at a solid anchor, swayed no more by… Read more »

Sebastian Cribbs
Sebastian Cribbs
2 years ago

I think I understand this verse correctly, but what is the explanation for Hebrews 7:18-19? I’m assuming that the commandment is not literally former or set aside.

Berean 7
Berean 7
Reply to  Sebastian Cribbs
1 year ago

Ezekiel 40 through 48 clearly have nothing to do with the millennial reign. Good for all of you who are reading the Word and using the Holy Spirit to discern for yourselves. The prince that is supposed to be Jesus in these passages is clearly not Jesus. The word prince is found 40 times in Ezekiel, and also the word princes. The prince in Ezekiel offers a bull for a sin offering for himself and for the people of the land. Ezekiel 45:22 We know Jesus never sinned so there is no possible way the Bible is talking about Jesus… Read more »

Josh
Josh
10 months ago

The blood that is on the Mercy seat on the ark of the covenant will be profaned when the Son of perdition the anti-christ sits in the temple in the holy of hollies claiming to be Yahuah. At this point the blood will be profaned. Hebrews 12:24. And to Yahushua, the Mediator of the renewed covenant; and to the sprinkling of his blood which speaks better than that of Abel. So the sprinkled blood of that which is on the Mercy seat when Yahusha was staked and the earthquake rent to earth and his blood sprinkled on the Mercy seat… Read more »

Ty Lagerstrom
9 months ago

Revelation points out that after the millennium Satan will be released for a short time. This has to prove beyond reason that there will be self will during that time and also that there will be unbelief, even Jewish unbelief. If that is the case, and they still don’t recognize Christ, animal sacrifice will be required as the Jews look “forward” to Messiah.

Patty Ansell
Patty Ansell
5 months ago

One of the things that has helped me understand the sacrifices of Ezekiel in the Millenium is recognizing there will be mortal people who are living on the Earth who were alive at the return of Christ but not his, not changed into immortal beings. They can and do die during the millenium. The resurrected saints are immortal and can not die. We will reign with Him! It appears the priesthood will be re-established from the line of Zadok- Ezekiel 44:15. These priests are able to marry and have children. They are not immortal-Ezekiel 44:22. Ezekiel 37:25 indicates they bear… Read more »

Rod Par a.k.a. The OLLDDD Man
Rod Par a.k.a. The OLLDDD Man
4 months ago

To believe, teach and think Animal Sacrifice will be reinstated is to believe Jesus the Christ “Blood (or Him Sacrificing Himself) Wasn’t Enough!!”
Animal Sacrifice was a Temporary Covenant while we awaited the Messiah (to institute the New Covenant or) bruised the Serpent’s Head.