Prophecies Not Yet Fulfilled in Reality

While not a issue worth dividing over, the difference between a literal and symbolic interpretation of OT prophecy colors the believer's world view regarding the role of the body of Moses (Israel only before the cross) and the body of Christ (Jews and Gentiles together after the cross).

To save time, I've asked AI to pull the pertinent scriptures that point to a future Kingdom, with the Messiah ruling over the whole earth from the throne of David in Jerusalem, after the regeneration of the planet.

Below are the principal Old and New Testament prophetic passages commonly cited as referring to a future millennial (thousand‑year) kingdom or to the broader promised earthly reign of the Messiah. I’ve listed each passage with a one‑line summary of why it’s often connected with a “kingdom on earth.” Note: different theological traditions (premillennial, amillennial, postmillennial, historicist, etc.) interpret these passages differently—some see them as literal future events, others as fulfilled spiritually or already inaugurated in Christ.
Major prophetic passages (with short description)

Isaiah 2:1–4 / Micah 4:1–4

Vision of the nations streaming to the mountain of the Lord, universal peace, and justice—classic “peaceable kingdom” language.

Isaiah 9:6–7

Promise of an everlasting Davidic ruler whose government and peace have no end.

Isaiah 11:1–10

The shoot from Jesse who judges in righteousness; the wolf/ lamb imagery and the nations turning to Zion.

Isaiah 65:17–25 and Isaiah 66 (esp. 66:20–24)

New heavens/earth, long-lived and peaceful life, and nations coming to worship the Lord.

Jeremiah 23:5–6; Jeremiah 30–33 (esp. 30:8–11; 31:31–34; 33:14–26)

Davidic restoration, salvation for Israel, and the promised New Covenant.

Ezekiel 34; 36; 37 (esp. 37:15–28)

Shepherd‑king imagery, national restoration, and the reunified Israel under Davidic rule.

Ezekiel 38–39 (Gog and Magog)

A climactic invasion of the land and God’s vindication—often linked to end‑time scenarios tied to restored Israel.

Ezekiel 40–48

Detailed vision of a future temple, land allotments, and worship in a restored Israel—frequently read as millennial temple/land order.

Daniel 2:31–45 (stone that becomes a mountain)

The kingdom set up by God that grows to fill the whole earth—interpreted as God’s final universal kingdom.

Daniel 7:13–14, 22, 27

“Son of Man” given an everlasting kingdom and dominion—key eschatological text.

Joel 3 (Joel 4 LXX) and Joel 2:28–32

Nations judged and the Lord dwelling in Zion; Joel 2 (and Peter’s use) about outpouring of the Spirit in the last days.

Amos 9:11–15

Restoration of the fallen booth of David and agricultural blessing in the land.

Zechariah 8; 12–14 (esp. 14:9–11, 16–21)

Jerusalem restored and the Lord reigning as king over the whole earth; nations coming to worship.

Malachi 4 (3:1–4)

Day of the Lord, restoration and healing for the faithful remnant—often linked with final restoration themes.

New Testament passages often tied to the same theme

Matthew 19:28; Matthew 25:31–46

Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom and the Son of Man’s future judgment/kingdom activity.

Acts 3:19–21

Peter’s promise that Jesus must remain in heaven “until the times of restoration of all things” spoken by the prophets.

Romans 11:25–27

Future salvation/restoration of Israel (some connect this with Davidic promises).

Revelation 20:1–6

The explicit “thousand years” (the millennium) passage describing Christ’s reign with the saints and the binding of Satan.

Revelation 21–22

New heavens and new earth, God dwelling with people—often related to the final consummation (some see this as post‑millennial consummation, others as distinct from the thousand years).

A few practical notes

“All” is difficult to prove: the prophetic corpus is large and some passages (e.g., many Psalms, prophetic oracles) contain messianic or future hope language that some interpreters include while others don’t. The list above covers the central, commonly cited passages.

Interpretation varies: premillennial readers tend to connect many of the Old Testament restoration prophecies with a literal future thousand‑year reign (Revelation 20); amillennial readers often see these prophecies as fulfilled in Christ’s present reign and the church; postmillennial readers expect a future golden age before Christ’s final return.

I'll leave it up to you to look up the verses as your bible study assignment for the week.

When did Christ bring about a new heavens and a new earth?

I meant this to be a general reference for anyone who held that every event in these prophecies were fulfilled in the first century, and now God's all done with Israel,

Nah, your good, brother.

I've appreciated the patience of those here while I work out reintegrating what everyone has shared with me.

But again, I'd love to see a timeline of all those events!