Day: February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,…” (1 Peter 1:3,4 KJV).

Perhaps we can search the Scriptures to resolve an apparent contradiction, thereby perfecting that which is lacking in superficial readers….

As Ezekiel witnessed the LORD’S glory leave Jerusalem 600 years before Christ (Ezekiel chapters 10 and 11), so God gave him a preview of that glory returning thousands of years later: “And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory…. And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house” (Ezekiel 43:2,4,5). Chapters 40–48 are the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ, the same 1,000-year kingdom of Revelation chapter 20, which follows the Second Coming of Revelation chapter 19. In Revelation chapters 21 and 22, there are the New Heaven and New Earth, which involves the New Jerusalem (which eventually descends out of Heaven, not remaining in Heaven).

Overall, basic dispensational principles have not been violated, for Israel is still destined to inherit an earthly kingdom—one that originates from Heaven, yes, but never staying in Heaven. “And the LORD shall be king over all the earth” (Zechariah 14:9). “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5; cf. Psalm 37:11). “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” (Revelation 5:10). “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end” (Luke 1:31-33).

David reigned on Earth, of course, and so will Jesus Christ….