Who are the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation | Mark Finley

Who are the 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelation. Pastor Mark Finley answers the question from a biblical perspective as to whether the 144,000 are literal or symbolic. Revelation chapter 7 is a source of confusion for many, but Pastor Mark Finley shares solid evidence so you can decide for yourself. This video is production by HopeLives365 and is part of a series called Ask Pastor Mark Live that broadcast ever Saturday on our Facebook Page.

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[eagleeyes]

God knows what tribe they belong to...God knows my brother.

[gethsemaneministries_]

Don't ask any man... study for yourself. ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT.

[pound]

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it Holy Ex.20:8-11.

[arlettejohnson]

I was thought as a Sda, growing up, that the 144, 000, were those saints that will be living, when Jesus comes. They will have went through Jacob's Time of Trouble. Yes, they have the Character of Jesus, but also each person that will be saved, will have characteristics of the 12 tribes of Israel. We will go through one of the gates in heaven. I guess this is the second school of thought that was also, being taught. I kinda embraced it was literal, because it was taught that John saw another number which no man could number. I just wanna be in one of those numbers, Praise the Lord

[samuelr]

Mark Finley has such a friendly face :) God bless him, and God be praised for raising up such a mighty man in these last days.

[Heavensoon]

The 144, 000 are not mention just two places in the Bible. They are named by number two places in Revelation in 14: 1-5 and 12 and Revelation 7:3-8 , but they are also found in Zephaniah 3:13 listed as the remnant of Israel with the same characteristics as the 144, 000. “ The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall I deceitful tongue be found in their mouth : for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.” In other words they reflect Christ’s character as seen in First Peter 2:22-23, and Isaiah 53:9

[propheticwaymark]

The only safety is that God's people have to study the word for themselves, his word is everywhere in our days no excuse for anyone to rely on every Tom, Dick, and harry to explain the prophetic word. blessings to all.

[JoefreyMahusay]

If the 144, 000 is symbolic then why they "stood in a perfect square."? So if it is perfect so they have a definite number. So each side has 36, 000 * 4(sides) = 144, 000

John heard the number In Revelation 7:4
"And I heard THE NUMBER of them which were sealed" -- Revelation 7:4 KJV

And Sister White saw them "stood in a perfect square"

The Spirit of Prophecy says:
"Here on the sea of glass the 144, 000 stood in a perfect square." -- Counsels for the Church page 34 paragraph 2

"The living saints, 144, 000 IN NUMBER, knew and understood the voice, while the wicked thought it was thunder and an earthquake." -- Counsels for the Church page 33 paragraph 1

So the 144, 000 is LITERAL number just like the 12 Apostle is a LITERAL number but it doesn't mean that they are the only ones received the Holy Ghost. In Acts 2 there are about 120 souls received the Holy Ghost.

Just like 12 Apostles are leaders so 144, 000 is.

God bless you.

[sisdacworldwide]

The number, 144, 000, must mean a definite number, composed of just so many individuals. It cannot stand for a larger but indefinite number, for in verse 9 another company is introduced which is indefinite in its proportions, and hence is spoken of as “a great multitude, which no man could number.” If the 144, 000 were designed to represent such an indefinite number, then John would have said, in verse 4, “And there were sealed a great multitude, which no man could number, out of all the tribes of the children of Israel.” But instead of this, he says, 144, 000, twelve thousand from each tribe a number, which can be easily enumerated. S1444 4.1 Ellen G white

[kimmmg]

God gave a specific number (144, 000) which leads me to believe it is literal. He could have said there were some, many, a great amount, etc. Just like with the 'great multitude '. But there was a exact number recorded. Also, just because we don't know today who would belong to what tribe doesn't mean that God doesn't know.

[elitecleanrestoration]

The living saints, 144, 000 IN NUMBER, knew and understood the voice, while the wicked thought it was thunder and an earthquake.—Early Writings, 15 (1851). LDE 272.2
Whom shall I believe, especially when apostasy is running ramped in our churches and the old standard bearers are and have passed away???🤔🤔🤔

[martinedwards]

I don't know if you can ask for prayers on this channel please could you pray for me and my partner my name is Claire and my partner is Martin I'm a strong believer in Christ but my partner is struggling with his faith and belief in Christ as he is a lot younger than me and because he lost both of his parents to heroin addictions and he said when he was young he cried out to Jesus and he said he's never answered him and now we are both struggling with addictions I don't want us to end up in hell I think about Jesus all the time could you please pray that we get it right with Jesus so we can spread his word and become deciples for Christ

[GregSereda]

Very insightful video and it makes sense. Thank you Pastor Finley!

[MrMjolnir]

Yep. Been addressing this one again, lately! I concur. Very good then.

[christhomas]

Rev 7 talks about this group going through the time of trouble rev 14 talks about them that are up in heaven standing before the throne of God for they have been taken to heaven with those who have been resurrected when King Jesus at his second coming

[canadianuserthe]

Mark what is sad is 10 other pastors will interpret this in a different way than you but you all will claim to be correct.

[xiaoyingwang]

Thank you, Pastor. I agree with your interpretation. Your sermons always encourage me.

[panawiya]

Please good pastor and any others who care for God's truth, read Rev 22:18- 19

[ishouldbesleeping]

Who are they? It’s very clear! It’s 12, 000 from each of the TWELVE tribes of Israel

[kirkfalconer]

In all my hearing, I haven't heard a good saying about the 144000... I think that no one will know yet or ever... No one should really worry about them, just take what you get in the Revelation. We should just preach about the gospel and the saving of souls... It won't save us to know about them. Let's place our concentration on JESUS CHRIST the Saviour...