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Originally Posted by Ohio
I have not been able to read all your quotes, but Israel would never accept this teaching either. There are far too many promises given to Israel/Judah concerning the son or seed of David ruling on the throne in Jerusalem to say that the kingdom literally is "at hand."
Any interpretation of the future millennial kingdom must fulfill both the Old and New Testament prophecies, concerning both Israel and the Church.
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Israel doesn't recognize Jesus as Messiah. So it's up to the Jews. Most of them are not Christians and they have a different understanding of the Old Testament prophecies. The Ancient Israelites expected Messiah to be a great earthly warrior, military leader, prophet, and king that would give them freedom and drive the Romans out of their home land, but He came as a spiritual Savior and Redeemer.
Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm." John 18:36