We often celebrate the empty tomb and jump straight to the ascension—but what happened in between? For forty days, the risen Christ was active, intentional, and present. He proved He was alive, affirmed Scripture, strengthened His followers, commissioned the Church, and prepared us for His return. These weren’t filler days—they were foundational.

Revelation 20 speaks of a thousand years in which Satan is bound and Christ reigns. This passage, among other biblical texts, has created debate as to how to interpret this millennium. In this article, Nathan LeMaster, Assistant Professor of Old Testament at The Master's Seminary, outlines the three major views of the millennium and what they mean for the church.