• Revelation 7:1-8
    After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed:
    of the tribe of Judah twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Reuben twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Gad twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Asher twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Naphtali twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Manasseh twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Simeon twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Levi twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Issachar twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Zebulun twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Joseph twelve thousand were sealed;
    of the tribe of Benjamin twelve thousand were sealed.
     
  • Revelation 14:1-5
    Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many waters, and like the voice of loud thunder. And I heard the sound of harpists playing their harps. They sang as it were a new song before the throne, before the four living creatures, and the elders; and no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousand who were redeemed from the earth. These are the ones who were not defiled with women, for they are virgins. These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no deceit, for they are without fault before the throne of God.
     
  • Revelation 9:3-4
    Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
     


Related Scriptures

  • Zephaniah 3:8-15
    ' Therefore wait for Me,' says the LORD,
    ' Until the day I rise up for plunder;
    My determination is to gather the nations
    To My assembly of kingdoms,
    To pour on them My indignation,
    All My fierce anger;
    All the earth shall be devoured
    With the fire of My jealousy.
    “ For then I will restore to the peoples a pure language,
    That they all may call on the name of the LORD,
    To serve Him with one accord.
    From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia
    My worshipers,
    The daughter of My dispersed ones,
    Shall bring My offering.
    In that day you shall not be shamed for any of your deeds
    In which you transgress against Me;
    For then I will take away from your midst
    Those who rejoice in your pride,
    And you shall no longer be haughty
    In My holy mountain.
    I will leave in your midst
    A meek and humble people,
    And they shall trust in the name of the LORD.
    The remnant of Israel shall do no unrighteousness
    And speak no lies,
    Nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth;
    For they shall feed their flocks and lie down,
    And no one shall make them afraid.” Sing, O daughter of Zion!
    Shout, O Israel!
    Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
    O daughter of Jerusalem!
    The LORD has taken away your judgments,
    He has cast out your enemy.
    The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst;
    You shall see disaster no more.

     
  • Isaiah 43:1
    But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob,
    And He who formed you, O Israel:
    “ Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
    I have called you by your name;
    You are Mine.

     
  • Isaiah 43:5-7
    Fear not, for I am with you;
    I will bring your descendants from the east,
    And gather you from the west;
    I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’
    And to the south, ‘Do not keep them back!’
    Bring My sons from afar,
    And My daughters from the ends of the earth—
    Everyone who is called by My name,
    Whom I have created for My glory;
    I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

     
  • Jeremiah 31:1-7
    'At the same time,' says the LORD, 'I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.' Thus says the LORD:
    “ The people who survived the sword
    Found grace in the wilderness—
    Israel, when I went to give him rest.”
    The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying:
    ' Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
    Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
    Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt,
    O virgin of Israel!
    You shall again be adorned with your tambourines,
    And shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.
    You shall yet plant vines on the mountains of Samaria;
    The planters shall plant and eat them as ordinary food.
    For there shall be a day
    When the watchmen will cry on Mount Ephraim,
    ‘ Arise, and let us go up to Zion,
    To the LORD our God.’” For thus says the LORD:
    “ Sing with gladness for Jacob,
    And shout among the chief of the nations;
    Proclaim, give praise, and say,
    ‘ O LORD, save Your people,
    The remnant of Israel!’

     

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Resources

144,000 of the Tribes of Israel

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The attributes of the 144,000 in Revelation 7 and 14 are found in prophecies of Israel, indicating that a humbled remnant of Israel will turn to God.


The Sixth Seal and Israel

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

Each depiction of the Sixth Seal also shows God's involvement with physical Israelites. John's vision precedes a glimpse of 144,000 of the tribes of Israel.


Do We Remember Who We Are?

CGG Weekly by John O. Reid

Though we are the weak in the world, in God's eyes we are precious. Although we are right now lower than angels, we will be set over the works of His hands.


God's Entourage

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Many kings and would-be kings in the Bible, such as Adonijah and Absalom, used entourages as a means to telegraph their political prowess.


Our Affinity to Christ

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward.


In Search of a Clear World View (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The true church is a unique educational institution, teaching the way of God and amplifying His Commandments, in contrast to the churches of this world.


Leadership and Covenants (Part Three)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God is putting us through exercises to create leaders in His image. His covenants are a primary tool in this process.


Faithful, Following Firstfruits

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Those reveling in the 'new freedoms' of apostasy cannot be persuaded to return to former beliefs because they no longer believe in the sanctified Word of God.



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