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The next event that John witnessed was
a numberless multitude standing before the throne of God. John does
not say exactly who these multitudes were, but we are given a hint.
The two most common theories is that they are either the 144,000 of
the tribes of Israel described in Revelation 7:4-8, and the other school of thought is that it
represents the multitudes of people that will live on earth in
Yahweh's Kingdom.
The meaning of the word “Israel”
roughly translates to: “to rule under God's law.” If Israel is to
rule, then who are they to rule over, just themselves? I don't think
so. The Bible does not mention any other races of people other than
Israel except for when the other races and peoples come into direct
contact with Israel, it's then and only then when they are mentioned.
It's my belief which is based upon speculation and conjecture that the
multitude of verse 9 will be the peoples of the earth that are
non-Israelties that Father Yahweh knows are suitable to live in his
kingdom. If I am correct with who these people are then one clue of
the distinguishing factors of who is worthy to be in his kingdom may
be found in Genesis 12:3 when Yahweh states: “...
I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee:
and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”
Anyone that is new
to this blog should know that I believe that the majority of the
actual Israelites of the Bible migrated to and through the Northern
shores of the Mediterranean into Europe. In other words if you have
ancestors from Europe then there is a good chance you are an
Israelite!
If you
really think about it, the blessings of non-Israelites, which are described by the Bible as having fair skin, begin in this
world right here right now. Any people that have worked with organizations that
contain large numbers of Israelites know that Israelites actually care
about the other people of the world and will make personal sacrifices
to bring them civilization and other blessings based upon the Ten Commandments. It really
matters not if Israel actually know they are the Israelites of the Bible or not,
they still care and blessings will come forth regardless. In other words, if
other lands will bring Israelites into their land and bless them by treating them well, then they will receive blessings of civilization. Examples of the
blessings of which I am talking could include learning how to dig wells, plant crops, and
maintain their own lands. Israel is the only people that know how to feed both themselves and the rest of the planet at the same time; Genesis 3:23 There are people from other races in the world now that do know
how to farm, but, history dictates that they did not learn this skill and receive this blessing until they came in direct contact with Israel.
On the other hand, one
way that non-Israelites could curse Israel, and at the same time curse
themselves, is by doing stupid stuff like playing the knock out game.This will drive Israelites away from both them and others of their own race. The long term effect of cursing Israel is to drive any resemblance of civilization and civil order based upon Father Yahweh's law away from their families, communities, and lands.
Being one of the 144,000...
Everyone
seems to want to be one of the 144,000, especially the
Jehovah Witnesses. The question I have is what's wrong with being one
of the 24 elders, or even being one of the numberless multitude? My
own candid thought for myself is that if Yahweh wants me to be in the lowest
position on the face of the planet when he restores his Kingdom, then let it be. I pray daily that his kingdom will come to
earth, and I do believe in the events of Revelation 7:17 when we are told: “For the lamb which is in the
midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living
fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes.”
One
last detail I forgot to mention is that the numberless multitude are
described as having white robes meaning they were purified by the
blood of Yashua Messiah. Yashua of course means “Yah who saves.” The Bible mentions that these multitudes were on earth during the Great
Tribulation. This in itself should be enough evidence to make a normal thinking person think that the "Rapture Theory doctrine", that
was found by John Darby in 1830 is a false teaching.
All of Israelite should prepare to go through the Great Tribulation. If I
am wrong, then you haven't lost anything. If I am right then you can
thank me later in person after the Messiah restores his Kingdom!
Praise
Yahweh!