1. 144,000 (2) number 12 Yoshinobu Namihira, MD,FACG
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2. The sermon detail
Opening hymn:507 moment by moment
Offering :
Prayer :
Scripture : Revelation 21:12-14
Special music : the namihira’s
Sermon: 144,000 (2) the number 12
Closing hymn: 632 until then

4. The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation 14 New King James Version (NKJV)
14 Then I looked, and behold, a[a] Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having[b] His Father’s name written on their foreheads.
 2 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. 
3 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.
 4 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[c]from among men, being firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. 
5 And in their mouth was found no deceit,[d] for they are without fault before the throne of God.[e]

5. Exodus 39:14 says, “There were twelve stones according to the names of the sons of Israel: according to their names, engraved like a signet, each one with its own name according to the twelve tribes.” These stones also appear identical to the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation 21:12,14: “Also she had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels at the gates, and names written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”

8. Navy seal- a special force unit

9. God’s Special Forces
The 12 Apostles were a type of Special Forces during the time of Jesus’ first coming. After three-and-a-half years of intensive personal training with Jesus, the Lord was able to use them to achieve great victories. They penetrated Satan’s dominion to spearhead a great revival and expansion of the Christian faith.

10. But the book of Revelation tells us of another Special Forces unit, a vast “army” of 144,000. They have a special relationship with the Lamb, and they are sealed with a special name. They also sing a special song. Why are the 144,000 so important? It’s because they are commissioned with the greatest missions in the last days: to prepare the world for Jesus’ return. Yet many are bewildered by obvious questions; who exactly is this holy army and who will fill its ranks before the end?

11. Exactly How Many?
Now we can address the next big question: Is the figure 144,000 a literal number? Perhaps I should answer that question with another question:
Are the other numbers in Revelation literal or just spiritual? For instance,
will there be 12 gates and 12 foundations?
Are there really 12 different kinds of fruit on the tree of life?
Yes, of course! There are many prophetic time periods given in Revelation, but
the numbers are not just nebulas numerical symbols—they are precise measures of time.
The numbers would be useless for reckoning if they were merely symbolic.
All of our understandings about the dimensions of the New Jerusalem are based on the assumption that these numbers have real literal value

12. Definition of number
(1) : a member of a sequence or collection designated by especially consecutive numbers (as an issue of a periodical)
(2) : a position in a numbered sequence
3): a group of one kind <not of their number>
4) one singled out from a group : individual:

13. Definition
Number
Disambiguation
Not ambiguous !
Exactly
Precisely

14. Number=disambiguation7 8 1 3 9 10 2 4 5 6

15. 6:7

16. 1 – represents absolute singleness and unity (Ephesians 4:4–6; John 17:21, 22.) (We presume readers need no more than these two citations, as most of the biblical information regarding unity and singleness is common knowledge.)
2 – represents the truth of God’s Word; for example, the law and prophets (John 1:45), two or three witnesses (2 Corinthians 13:1), and a sword with two edges (Hebrews 4:12). See Mark 6:7 and Revelation 11:3. It is also used 21 times in the books of Daniel and Revelation.
3 – represents the Godhead / Trinity. The angels cry “Holy” three times to the triune God (Isaiah 6:3). See also Matthew 28:19 and 1 John 5:7, 8.
4 – represents universal truth, as in the four directions (north, south, east, west) and the four winds (Matthew 24:31; Revelation 7:1; Revelation 20:8). In acts 10:11, a sheet with four corners symbolizes the gospel going to all the gentiles.
5 – represents teaching. First, there are the five books of Moses. Second, Jesus taught about the five wise virgins and used five barley loaves used to feed the 5,000.
6 – represents the worship of man, and is the number of man, signifying his rebellion, imperfection, works, and disobedience. It is used 273 times in the Bible, including its derivatives (e.g, sixth) and another 91 times as “threescore” or “60.” Man was created on the sixth day (Genesis 1:26, 31). See also Exodus 31:15 and Daniel 3:1.
The number is especially significant in the book Revelation, as “666” identifies the beast. “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six” (Revelation 13:18).

17. 7 – represents perfection, and is the sign of God, divine worship, completions, obedience, and rest. The “prince” of Bible numbers, it is used 562 times, including its derivatives (e.g., seventh, sevens). (See Genesis 2:1–4, Psalm 119:164, and Exodus 20:8–11 for just a few of the examples.)
The number seven is also the most common in biblical prophecy, occurring 42 times in Daniel and Revelation alone. In Revelation there are seven churches, seven spirits, seven golden candlesticks, seven stars, seven lamps, seven seals, seven horns, seven eyes, seven angels, seven trumpets, seven thunders, seven thousand slain in a great earthquake, seven heads, seven crowns, seven last plagues, seven golden vials, seven mountains, and seven kings.
10 – represents law and restoration. Of course, this includes the Ten Commandments found in Exodus 20. See also Matthew 25:1 (ten virgins); Luke 17:17 (ten lepers); Luke 15:8 (healing, ten silver coins).
12 – represents the church and God’s authority. Jesus had 12 disciples, and there were 12 tribes of Israel. In Revelation 12:1, the 24 elders and 144,000 are multiples of 12. The New Jerusalem city has12 foundations, 12 gates 12 thousand furlongs, a tree with 12 kinds of fruit 12 times a year eaten by 12 times 12,000 or the 144,000. (See Revelation 21.)
40 – represents a generation and times of testing. It rained for 40 days during the flood. Moses spent 40 years in the desert, as did the children of Israel. Jesus fasted for 40 days.
50 – represents power and celebration. The Jubilee came after the 49th year (Leviticus 25:10), and Pentecost occurred 50 days after Christ’s resurrection (Acts 2).
70 – represents human leadership and judgment. Moses appointed 70 elders (Exodus 24:1); The Sanhedrin was made up of 70 men. Jesus chose 70 disciples (Luke 10:1). Jesus told Peter to forgive 70 times 7.

18. Number (disambiguation).
A number is a mathematical object used to count, label, and measure. In mathematics, the definition of number has been extended over the years to include such numbers as zero, negative numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and complex numbers.
Mathematical operations are certain procedures that take one or more numbers as input and produce a number as output.
Unary operations take a single input number and produce a single output number. For example, the successor operation adds one to an integer, thus the successor of 4 is 5.
Binary operations take two input numbers and produce a single output number. Examples of binary operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and exponentiation.
The study of numerical operations is called arithmetic.
A notational symbol that represents a number is called a numeral.
In addition to their use in counting and measuring, numerals are often used for labels (telephone numbers), for ordering (serial numbers), and for codes (e.g., ISBNs).
In common usage, the word number can mean the abstract object, the symbol, or the word for the number

19. SYMBOL
EXAMPLE N
Natural
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ... or 1, 2, 3, 4, ... Z
Integers
..., −5, −4, −3, −2, −1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... Q
Rational
a⁄b where a and b are integers and b is not zero ;1/2=2/4=0.5 R
Real
The limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers; Every real number is either rational or irrational. Every real number corresponds to a point on the number line. The real numbers also have an important but highly technical property called the least upper bound property. The symbol for the real numbers is R, also written as . π = C
Complex
a + bi or a + ib where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of −1

20. Now you might be thinking, “How can you say that the names are symbolic and the number is literal?” Simple, Jesus did.
It doesn’t seem to matter to the Lord what tribes the 12 Apostles sprang from, but it did matter that
there were 12 of them. Also remember that while most of the numbers in Revelation depict a real value, all the proper names in Revelation are symbols
(e.g., The Lamb,
The Dragon,
the Lion,
Balaam,
Jezebel, etc.).

21. Symbols in the bible and
meaning

22. Tree = Cross; People / Nation Deut. 21:22-23, Psalm 92:12, 37:35
Seed = Descendents / Jesus Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16
Fruit = Works / Actions Galatians 5:22
Fig Tree = A Nation that should bear fruit Luke 13:6-9
Vineyard = Church that should bear fruit Luke 20:9-16
Field = World Matthew 13:38, John 4:35
Harvest = End of World Matthew 13:39
Reapers = Angels Matthew 13:39
Thorns / Thorny Ground = Cares of this life Mark 4:18-19
Stars = Angels/messengers = Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
Jordan = death Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22
Mountains = Political or religio-political powers Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
Rock = Jesus/truth 1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13, 14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
Sun = Jesus/the gospel Psalm 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
Winds = Strife/commotion/"winds of war"Jeremiah 25:31-33; 49:36, 37; 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14

23. Lamp = Word of God Psalm 119:105
Oil = Holy Spirit Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
Sword = Word of God Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12
Bread = Word of God John 6:35, 51, 52, 63
Wine = blood/covenant/doctrines Luke 5:37
Honey = happy life Ezekiel 20:6, Deuteronomy 8:8-9
Clothing = Character Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 59:6
Crown = A Glorious Ruler or Rulership Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 28:5, Isaiah 62:3
Ring = Authority Genesis 41:42-43, Esther 3:10-11
Angel = Messenger Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19, 26; Hebrews 1:14
Babylon = apostasy/confusion/rebellion Gen. 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Rev. 18:2, 3; 17:1-5
Mark = Sign or seal of approval or disapproval Ezekiel 9:4; Romans 4:11; Revelation 13:17; 14:9-11; 7:2, 3
Seal = Sign or mark of approval or disapproval Romans 4:11; Revelation 7:2, 3
White Robes = Victory/righteousness Revelation 19:8; 3:5; 7:14
Jar / Vessel = Person Jermiah 18:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7
Time = 360 Day Daniel 4:16, 23, 25, 32; 7:25; Daniel 11:13 margin
Times = 720 Days Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:6,14, 13:5
Day = Literal year Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34
Trumpet = loud warning of God's approach Exodus 19:16-17, Joshua 6:4-5

24. Actions, Activities, and Physical States
Healing = Salvation Luke 5:23-24
Leprosy / Sickness = Sin Luke 5:23-24
Famine = Dearth of Truth Amos 8:11

25. People and Body Parts
Woman, Pure = True Church Jeremiah 6:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23-27
Woman, Corrupt = Apostate church Ezk. 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hos. 2:5; 3:1; Rev. 14:4
Thief = Suddenness of Jesus' coming 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10
Hand = Deeds / Works / Actions Ecclesiastes 9:10, Isaiah 59:6
Forehead = Mind Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Romans 7:25; Ezekiel 3:8, 9
Feet = Your Walk / Direction Genesis 19:2, Psalm 119:105
Eyes = Spiritual Discernment Matthew 13:10-17, 1 John 2:11
Skin = Christ's righteousness Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 1:4-6
Harlot = Apostate church/religion Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9
Heads = Major powers/rulers/governments Revelation 17:3, 9, 10

26. SYMBOL
MEANING
REFERENCES
Angel
Messenger
Daniel 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19,26; Hebrews 1:14
Ark of Testimony
Ark of the covenant/mercy seat where God dwells
Exodus 25:10-22; Psalms 80:1
Babylon
Religious apostasy/confusion
Genesis 10:8-10; 11:6-9; Revelation 18:2-3; 17:1-5
Balaam, Doctrine of
Advancing our own interests, compromise, idolatry
Numbers 22:5-25
Beast
Kingdom, government, political power
Daniel 7:23
Bear
Destructive Power / Medo Persia
Proverbs 28:15; 2 Kings 2:23-24; Daniel 7:5
Binding of Satan
A symbolic chain of circumstances
Isaiah 14:12-20
Black
Moral darkness, sin, apostasy
Exodus 10:21-23; Jeremiah 4:20-28; 8:21; Acts 26:18; John 12:35; Joel 2:1-10
Blood
Life
Leviticus 17:11; Deuteronomy 12:23
Blue (color)
Law
Numbers 15:38-39

27. Bottomless pit
Earth in chaos, torn up, dark and empty
Genesis 1:1,2; Jeremiah 4:23-28; Isaiah 24:1-4, 19; Revelation 20:1-3
Bow
Success in battle against evil
Psalm 7:11,12; Psalms 45:4,5
Bread
Word of God
John 6:35, 51, 52, 63
Brass, Tin, Iron, Lead, Silver dross
Impure Character
Ezekiel 22:20-21
Corrupt Woman
Corrupt, apostate church
Ezekiel 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hosea 2:5; 3:1
Crowns
Kingship, victory
1 Chronicles 20:2; 2 Kings 11:12; Ezekiel 21:26,27; James 1:12; 2 Timothy 4:7,8; 1 Corinthians 9:25
Clothing
Character
Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 59:6
Cup
Meted out suffering and judgments
Psalm 11:6; Isaiah 51:12,22-23; Jeremiah 25:12-17; 49:12
Day
Literal year
Ezekiel 4:6; Numbers 14:34
Door
Opportunity/ Probation
2 Corinthians 2:12; Revelation 3:20 Luke 12:24, 25
Dove
Holy Spirit
Mark 1:10
Dragon
Satan or his agency
Isaiah 27:1; 30:6; Psalms 74:13,14; Revelation 12:7,9; Ezekiel 29:3; Jeremiah 51:34

28. Eagle
Speed, Power, vision, vengeance, protection
Deut 28:49; Habakkuk 1:6-8; Revelation 12:1-4
Eating of the book
Assimilating the message
Ezekiel 3:1-3; Jeremiah 15:16
Egypt
Symbol of atheism
Exodus 5:2
Eyes
Spiritual Discernment
Matthew 13:10-17, 1 John 2:11
Eye salve
Holy Spirit to help us see truth, discernment to understand word, antidote for spiritual blindness
Ephesians 1:12-19; Psalms 119:18; I John 2: 20,27; John 16:7-13
Faithful witness
Christ
John 18:37; John 3:11; Revelation 1:5; 3:14; 19:11
False Prophet
Apostate Protestantism
Revelation 16:13,14; 13:13,14; 19:20
Famine
Dearth of Truth
Amos 8:11
Feet
Your Walk / Direction
Genesis 19:2, Psalm 119:105
Forehead
Mind
Romans 7:25; Ezekiel 3:8,9
Fornication
Illicit connection between church and world
Ezekiel 16:15,26; Isaiah 23:17; James 4:4; Revelation 14:4
Four Beasts of Living Creatures
Heavenly beings with special responsibilities
Revelation 5:8-10; 4:6-9; 6:1-7; 14:3; 15:7; 19:4
Fire
Holy Spirit
Luke 3:16

29. Four corners of Earth
Four directions of compass
Jeremiah 49:36
Fire
Holy Spirit
Luke 3:16
Fig Tree
A Nation that should bear fruit
Luke 13:6-9
Field
World
Matthew 13:38, John 4:35
Fruit
Works / Actions
Galatians 5:22
Garments
Covering of righteousness
Genesis 35:2; Isaiah 61:10; 52:1; Zechariah 3:3-5; Romans 13:14
Gold
True riches of heaven, faith, scripture
Psalms 19:7-10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:5; Job 23:10; Isaiah 13:12
Goat
Greece
Daniel 8:21
Hand
Symbol of Deeds / Works / Actions
Ecclesiastes 9:10, Isaiah 59:6
Harvest
End of World
Matthew 13:39
Harlot
Apostate church/religion
Isaiah 1:21-27; Jeremiah 3:1-3; 6-9
Heads
Major powers/rulers/governments
Revelation 17:3, 9, 10; Daniel 7:6; 8:8,22

30. Healing
Salvation
Luke 5:23-24
Hidden Manna
Christ
John 6:49,50,53; mathew13:44
Honey
happy life
Ezekiel 20:6, Deuteronomy 8:8-9
Horn
King or kingdom Power and Strength
Daniel 7:24; 8:5, 21, 22; Zechariah 1:18, 19; Revelation 17:12
Horse
Strength and Power in Battle Special representatives/angel
Job 39:19, Psalms 147:10, Proverbs 21:31; Exodus 15:21; Isaiah 43:17; Jeremiah 8:6 Zechariah 1:8-10; 6:1-8
Image
A likeness
Exodus 20:4; Genesis 1:26; 5:3
Incense
Prayers of God’s people
Psalms 141:2; Revelations 5:8
Israel
True Followers of Christ
Romans 9:6-8; 2:28,29; Galatians 3:29
Jar / Vessel
Person
Jeremiah 18:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:7
Jezebel
Immorality, Idolatry, Apostasy
1 Kings 21:25; 2 Kings 9:22
Jordan
death
Romans 6:4, Deuteronomy 4:22

31. Key of David
Power to open & close the sanctuary
Revelations 3:7-9; Isaiah 22:22
Keys
Control/jurisdiction
Isaiah22:22; Matthew 16:19
Lamb
Jesus/sacrifice
John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Genesis 22:7,8
Lamp
Word of God
Psalm 119:105
Lamb’s Wife
New Jerusalem
Revelation 19:7-9; 21:2,9,10
Lion
Jesus/Powerful King i.e. Babylon
Rev. 5:4-9, Jer. 50:43-44, Dan. 7:4,17,23
Locusts
Destruction
Joel 1:4; Deuteronomy 28:38
Leopard
Greece
Daniel 7:6
Leprosy / Sickness
Sin
Luke 5:23-24
Lords Day
The Sabbath
Isaiah 58:13; Matthew 12:8; Exodus 20:10
Man Child
Jesus
Psalms 2:7-9; Revelation 12:5
Mark
Sign/Seal/mark of approval or disapproval
Romans 4:11; Ezekiel 9:4; Revelation 13:17; 14:9-11; 7:2, 3
Measuring Rod
God’s Law God’s Word
James 2:10-12; Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Isaiah 8:19,20; 2 Timothy 3:16,17

32. Measuring Rod
God’s Law God’s Word
James 2:10-12; Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Isaiah 8:19,20; 2 Timothy 3:16,17
Merchants
Advocates of Babylon’s teachings
Isaiah 47:11-15;Nahum 3:16; Revelations 18:3,11,15,23
Moon
Permanence Moses’ system of types of sacrifices
Psalms 89:35-37 Hebrews 10:1,11
Morning star
Jesus
Revelations 22:16
Mountains
Political or religion-political powers
Isaiah 2:2, 3; Jeremiah 17:3; 31:23; 51:24, 25; Ezekiel 17:22, 23; Daniel 2:35, 44, 45
Mystery of God
The gospel
Ephesians 1:9,10, 3:9, 6:19; Colossians 1:26,27
New Jerusalem
The Holy city of Heaven
Revelations 3:12, 21:2
Oil
Holy Spirit
Zechariah 4:2-6; Revelation 4:5
Open Door
Unlimited Opportunity
1 Corinthians 16:9; Acts14:27; John 10:7-9 Hosea 2:15; Colossians 4:3
Purple
Royalty
Mark 15:17, Judges 8:26
Rainbow
Token of covenant keeping
Genesis 9:11-17

33. Rainbow
Token of covenant keeping
Genesis 9:11-17
Ram
Medo Persia
Daniel 8:20
Red / Scarlet (color)
Sin/corruption
Isaiah 1:18; Nahum 2:3; Revelation 17:1-4
Reapers
Angels
Matthew 13:39
Reins
Seat of will, affections
Psalms 7:9, 16:7, 26:2, 73:21; Proverbs 23:16; Jeremiah 17:10
Ring
Authority
Genesis 41:42-43, Esther 3:10-11
Rock
Jesus/truth
1 Corinthians 10:4; Isaiah 8:13, 14; Romans 9:33; Matthew 7:24
Seal
Sign or mark of approval or disapproval
Romans 4:11; Revelation 7:2, 3
Seed
Descendents / Jesus
Romans 9:8, Galatians 3:16
Second Death
Lake of fire
Revelations 21:8; 20:2
Serpent
Satan
Revelation 12:9; 20:2
Seven Candle sticks
7 candlesticks in Holy Place of Sanctuary Seven Churches
Exodus 25: Revelations1:20

34. Seven Heads
Seven Political Powers
Revelations 17:9,10; Isaiah 2:2-4
Seven Lamps
Jesus, Word of God
John 9:5, 1:9; Psalms 119:105; Revelations 4:5
Sickle
Symbol of Harvest-End of world
Mathew 13:39; Revelations 14:14
Silver
Pure Words & Understanding
Proverbs 2:4, 3:13-14, 10:20, 25:11, Psalms 12:6
Sodom
Moral degradations
Ezekiel 16:46-55; Jeremiah 23:14; Genesis 19:4-14
Stars
Angels/messengers
Revelation 1:16, 20; 12:4, 7-9; Job 38:7
Sun
Jesus/the gospel
Psalm 84:11; Malachi 4:2; Matthew 17:2; John 8:12; 9:5
Skin
Christ's righteousness
Exodus 12:5, 1 Peter 1:19, Isaiah 1:4-6
Sword
Word of God Bloodshed, Destruction
Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 3:25, 13:15; Acts 12:1,2; Jeremiah 48:2
Testimony of Jesus
Holy Spirit/ gift of prophecy
Revelations 19:10; 22:9; 1 Corinthians 13:2
Thief
Suddenness of Jesus' coming
1 Thessalonians 5:2-4; 2 Peter 3:10
Thorns / Thorny Ground
Cares of this life
Mark 4:18-19

35. Tongue
Language / Speech
Exodus 4:10
Time
360 Day (Literal Years)
Daniel 4:16, 23, 25, 32; 7:25; Daniel 11:13 margin
Times
720 Days (Literal Years)
Daniel 7:25, Revelation 12:6,14, 13:5; 11:1,2
Trumpet
loud warning of God's approach
Exodus 19:16-17, Joshua 6:4-5
Tree
Cross; People / Nation
Deut. 21:22-23, Psalm 92:12, 37:35
Torment
Test, prove by trial
1 Corinthians 3:13; Hebrews 12:29; Isaiah 33:14
Twenty-four elders
A group redeemed from earth
Revelations 5:9-10, 4:4; 7:9-14
Two-edged Sword
God’s word
Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12; Matthew 10:34
Two witnesses
Old and New Testaments
John 5:39, Zechariah 4:1-14; psalms 119:130, 105; John 12:48
Vineyard
Church that should bear fruit
Luke 20:9-16
Waters
Inhabited Area-People/ Nations
Revelations 17:15
Water
Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life
John 7:39, 4:14, Rev. 22:17, Eph. 5:26

36. Water
Holy Spirit / Everlasting Life
John 7:39, 4:14, Rev. 22:17, Eph. 5:26
White (Color)
Purity
Revelation 12:9; 20:2
White Robes
Victory/righteousness
Revelation 19:8; 3:5; 7:14
Winds
Strife, Commotions, “winds of war”
Jeremiah 25:31-33,49:36,37, 4:11-13; Zechariah 7:14
Wings
Speed / Protection / Deliverance
Deuteronomy 28:49, Matthew 23:37
Wine
blood/covenant/doctrines
Luke 5:37
Woman, Pure
True Church
Jeremiah 6:2; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:23-27
Woman, Corrupt
Apostate church
Ezk. 16:15-58; 23:2-21; Hos. 2:5; 3:1; Rev. 14:4
Wolf
Disguised Enemies that hunt in a time of darkness
Matthew 7:15
Wormwood
Sorrow/bitterness
Jeremiah 9:15, 23:15; Lamentations 3:19
Wrath of God
Seven Last Plagues
Revelations 15:1

37. The Number 12
In fact, the secret key to unlocking the mystery behind the 144,000 might be in the number itself. You mathematicians are going to love this section! Twelve is a perfect number for building, because it is one of the most versatile numbers. It can be evenly divided by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and of course 12.

38. 12/1=12
12/2=6
12/3=4
12/4=3
12/6=2
12/12=1

39. An Amazing Fact
The reason there are 12 inches in the standard foot measurement is because the foot used to be based on the length of the English king’s physical foot, and that
measurement constantly changed through various kings.
This is also why a 12-inch measuring stick was called a “ruler.”

41. 12 inch measuring stick = a ruler

42. The background of 1 foot=12 ‘’
The English king
The length of physical foot ,from the front to the back
One foot = 12 inches
Different kings = different length of foot
A big problem !
A bright solution !
one foot =12 inches = a measuring stick (standard)
A measuring stick = “ ruler “
The English king = a ruler of the kingdom (UK)

43. Number 12 in the bible
The number 12 in the Bible almost always represents leadership of the church.
There were 12 patriarchs from Shem to Jacob. In addition,
12 spies led the way to the Promised Land, and
there are 12 judges from Joshua to Samuel. In Scripture,
the number 12 is also often associated with God’s church, which is typically symbolized by a woman.

44. Mark 5:25-42
There is also an interesting story in the Gospels concerning the number 12.
In just one hour, Jesus healed two females with miracles associated with the number 12. First,
He healed a woman who had been bleeding 12 years. From that event,
He went directly to resurrect a 12-year-old girl.
The first woman represented the Old Testament church with a continual flow of sacrificial blood.
The young girl symbolized the New Testament church that came to life after a resurrection.
They both touched Jesus that day and
were made whole (Mark 5:25-42).

45. A woman with bleeding for 12 years

46. A young woman of 12 years old

47. A woman with bleeding for 12 years A young woman of 12 years old
Two (2) women and 12
A woman with bleeding for 12 years
A young woman of 12 years old

48. The miracles by Jesus & 2 women ,12
Duration
In 1 hour
# of women 2
Jesus healed
#1 woman with bleeding disorder
For 12 years
Jesus went and resurrected
#2 young girl (woman) {Jairus’s daughter}
Of 12 years old
#1 woman
Old testament church with continual flow of sacrificial blood
#2 woman
New testament church that came to life after resurrection
Both #1 and #2 woman touched
Jesus
Were made whole

49. 12 stars
In Revelation 12:1, we read, “Now a great sign appeared in heaven:
a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars.”
God’s church pictured here has 12 stars above the head;
these stars are a symbol of
the inspired leadership of the church (1 Corinthians 11:10).

50. 12 stars

51. Another interesting clue related to the 144,000 is found in 1 Chronicles 27:1-15. Here we read that David’s army was comprised of
12 sets of 24,000, totaling 288,000. That’s two teams of
144,000.
288,000= 144,000x2

52. 288 musicians and 24 elders
First Chronicles 25:7 tells of a literal group of “24 times 12” Levities that were to lead in praise music of the temple—
288 ! That is the number of musicians .
288= 144x 2
that’s two times 144, which equals 288.
And of course, you have two times 12, or 24 elders on thrones around the throne of God in Revelation 4:4.
24=12 x 2
This represents the
12 patriarchs in the Old Testament and
12 apostles in the New Testament!

53. In Matthew 19:28, Jesus says to the Apostles, “You who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” He then makes a promise to those who will come out of the last age of the church known as Laodicea, which means “judging the people.”
“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” (Revelation 3:21).
This is because the 144,000 live during the last age of the church and share the experiences of the apostles.

54. Expanding Square formation
In heaven, it seems that at times there will be an expanding square formation around God’s throne.
First, the Lord Himself sits on His throne.
Outside His throne sit the four creatures, then
the 24 elders in a square around them (six to each side), and then finally
the 144,000 in a perfect square (36,000 to each side).
The great multitudes of saved are the last group that surrounds the 144,000.
The perfect and symmetrical math of this assembly is far beyond the fisherman who wrote Revelation.

55. god
4 creatures
24 elders
144,000
The great multitude
36,000
36,000
36,000 6 6 6 6
36,000

56. As a final point of interest for our math majors, did you also know that in addition to the 144,000 being calculated as 12 times 12,000,
it can also be achieved this way: 12 x 12 x 1000 (or 10 cubed). In this way, you have God's kingdom number (12), God's number of completeness or wholeness (10, as in commandments), and God's number (3 as in Godhead).
I think this might be another fascinating example of God’s perfect design.

57. Mathematics of interest
144,000
12x 12,000= 144,000
12x12x1000 = 144,000
1000=10x10x10= 10 cubes
10 cubes= 10 commandments
3 elements in cube = 3 Godhead =
God,
Jesus,
holy Ghost

59. The crosss !!! Amazing fact When you open/unfold the cube ,
Guess what you get!
The crosss !!!

61. Precious Stones
Another reason for the number 12 is found in the breastplate worn by the High Priest bearing the 12 different precious stones. This reminds us that God’s church is made up of many different personalities all near to the heart of our High Priest. The Bible reveals the diverse temperaments that make up the 12 patriarchs and apostles. God chooses leaders of every type, that He might use them to reach all kinds.

64. Exodus 39:14 says, “There were twelve stones according to the names of the sons of Israel: according to their names, engraved like a signet, each one with its own name according to the twelve tribes.” These stones also appear identical to the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, as described in Revelation 21:12,14: “Also she had a great and high wall with twelve gates, and twelve angels at the gates, and names written on them, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.”

67. For these reasons and others, I believe the number 144,000 is a precise figure.
Just as there were 12 literal tribes in the Old Testament and
exactly 12 apostles in the New Testament, and as the walls are truly
144 cubits thick, and as there will be exactly
144 different kinds of fruit on the tree of life each year (12 different fruits each month),
there will be 12 times 12,000 apostles (=144,000) in the last days.

68. Tree of
life
144
fruits

69. 144 fruits /year 144,000 A precise number 12 tribes Old testament (OT)
12 apostles
New testament (NT)
144 cubits thick
Wall of new Jerusalem ( the Holy city )
144 fruits /year
12 fruits/ mo. x12mo
Tree of life / year
12x12= 144 !
12x12,000=144,000
Apostles in the last days

70. priests that Jesus values as
12 and 144,000 : meaning !
So let’s assemble the clues we have uncovered.
In Scripture, the numbers 12 and 144,000 are associated with
Judges,
David’s army,
praising priests, and
precious stones.
In the same way, the 144,000 are
an army of judges and
priests that Jesus values as

71. 12;144,000 are associated with In the Bible In our modern day Judges
An army of Judges
David’s army
Praising priests
Priests
Precious stones
“ navy seal”;special force unit

72. Example of precious stones

74. Who will be there?(1) THOSE WHO SHARE CHRIST’S SUFFERING.
GOD’S SURPRISES.
HUGE MULTITUDE REDEEMED.
CHRIST’S APOSTLES.
MARTYRS BURIED IN ROME.
HIS FAITHFUL ONES.
ANGELS, SAINTS, AND SAVIOUR.
CHILDREN.
THOSE WHO COME TO GOD IN FAITH.

75. Who will be there?(2) THOSE WHO LOOK TO JESUS.
ELECT OBEY WITH CHILDLIKE SIMPLICITY.
ABEL WILL RECEIVE IMMORTALITY.
ABRAHAM’S ETERNAL POSSESSION.
OVERCOMERS WILL RECEIVE CROWN.
FAITHFUL, EXALTED, AND HONORED.

76. Who will be there?(3) THOSE WHO HAVE COME BACK TO THE FOLD.
HIS WELL-BELOVED BROTHERS.
THOSE THE REDEEMED HAVE TAUGHT ABOUT JESUS.
SOUL WINNERS.
THOSE WHO HAVE HEAVEN IN THEIR HEARTS
ABRAHAM, ISAAC, JACOB, NOAH, DANIEL.
THOSE WHO HAVE FOLLOWED THE PATTERN.
THOSE WHO DO HIS WILL.

77. Who will be there?(4) THOSE WHO WORK IN HARMONY WITH GOD.
THOSE WHO CONTEMPLATE HEAVENLY THINGS.
THOSE WHO LOVE GOD AND NEIGHBORS.
THOSE WHO HAVE PARTAKEN IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS.
THOSE CLOTHED WITH PURITY.
THOSE WHO HAVE HEARD HIS VOICE.

78. CHRIST’S TROPHIES
CHRIST’S TROPHIES.—In that day the redeemed will shine forth in the glory of the Father and the Son. The angels, touching their golden harps, will welcome the King and His trophies of victory—those who have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb. A song of triumph will peal forth, filling all heaven. Christ has conquered. He enters the heavenly courts, accompanied by His redeemed ones, the witnesses that His mission of suffering and sacrifice has not been in vain {Hvn 81.1}
Jesus ascended to the Father as a representative of the human race, and God will bring those who reflect His image to behold and share with Him His glory.—9T 285, {Hvn 81.2}

79. HEAVENLY COMPANIONS
HEAVENLY COMPANIONS.—Then the redeemed will be welcomed to the home that Jesus is preparing for them. There their companions will not be the vile of earth, liars, idolaters, the impure, and unbelieving; but they will associate with those who have overcome Satan and through divine grace have formed perfect characters. Every sinful tendency, every imperfection, that afflicts them here has been removed by the blood of Christ, and the excellence and brightness of His glory, far exceeding the brightness of the sun, is imparted to them. And the moral beauty, the perfection of His character, shines through them, in worth far exceeding this outward splendor. They are without fault before the great white throne, sharing the dignity and the privileges of the angels.—SC {Hvn 82.2}

80. HUGE MULTITUDE REDEEMED
HUGE MULTITUDE REDEEMED.—Nearest the throne are those who were once zealous in the cause of Satan, but who, plucked as brands from the burning, have followed their Saviour with deep, intense devotion. Next are those who perfected Christian characters in the midst of falsehood and infidelity, those who honored the law of God when the Christian world declared it void, and the millions, of all ages, who were martyred for their faith. And beyond is the “great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands.” Revelation 7:9. Their warfare is ended, their victory won. They have run the race and reached the prize. The palm branch in their hands is a symbol of their triumph, the white robe an emblem of the spotless righteousness of Christ which now is theirs.—GC {Hvn 83.1}

81. Conclusions (1) Number is disambiguation(precise, exact)
7= perfection ; 10=law of God, resotoration;12=the church, God’s authority
Doctrine of Balaam=advance one’s interest, idolatry
Jezebel=immorality ,idolatry
Lamb=Jesus
Lion =Jesus, powerful king
1foot=12 inches (English king)
A measuring stick= a ruler

82. Conclusions (2) A woman with bleeding for 12 years (OT)
A young woman of 12 years old (NT)
David’s army =288,000= 144,000x2
Levites(musicians)=288=144x2
24 elders=12x2 (12 OT; 12 NT)
Expanding square formation (God;4creatures;24 elders;144,000;the great multitudes)

83. Conclusions (3) When you unfold the cube, you get “shape of cross “
12 precious stones
The new Jerusalem (the holy city )
144,000
12 tribes of Jacob
12 apostles
144cubit thick wall
144 different fruits from the tree of life /year
12x12x1000=144,000 apostles in the last days
Characteristics of the redeemed

84. priests that Jesus values as
12 and 144,000 : meaning !
So let’s assemble the clues we have uncovered.
In Scripture, the numbers 12 and 144,000 are associated with
Judges,
David’s army,
praising priests, and
precious stones.
In the same way, the 144,000 are
an army of judges and
priests that Jesus values as

85. The END
Thank you for coming !

86. The sermon detail
Opening hymn:507 moment by moment
Offering :
Prayer :
Scripture : Revelation 21:12-14
Special music : the namihira’s
Sermon: 144,000 (2) the number 12
Closing hymn: 632 until then

87. Place of visit
,vicksburg sda church