Dr. Michael Heiser's Take on REVELATION 7 Will Blow You AWAY! (144,000 Explained)

Revelation 7 is the first of two passages in the book that refer to the 144,000. The passage bristles with questions. Who are these individuals, 12,000 from 12 tribes of Israel? Should we understand the 144,000 literally or metaphorically, or both? Why is the tribe of Dan omitted from the list? Why are the tribes of Joseph and Manasseh mentioned, when Manasseh (with Ephraim) constituted the tribe of Joseph? Why the tribal arrangement at all? Might the 144,000 still represent the Church and the twelve apostles? Are the 144,000 specially protected as the apocalypse plays out? Michael Heiser digs into these and other questions with a specific eye to the role of the Old Testament in John’s thinking and theology. We pray that this ministry is a blessing to you. Our greatest ambition is to lead others to the love and grace of Jesus Christ. May God shine his face upon you and give you peace. Our ministry is funded solely by donations. To support our ministry, please consider donating: https://www.venmo.com/u/DanceLikeDavid https://www.cash.app/$DanceLikeDavidP... #jesuschrist #god #bibleverse #christ #yeshua #gospel #michaelheiser #revelation #biblestudy #god #prophecy