MidnightCry:
You must read both Daniel and Revelation because they are the same book. One has some of the points and the others have the rest.
But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river. And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth forever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished. And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Dan 12:4-10
The Revelation of YASHUA the MESSIAH, which ELOHIM gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of ELOHIM, and of the testimony of YASHUA the MESSIAH and of all things that he saw. Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Rev 1:1-3
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire. And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, And sware by him that liveth forever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of ELOHIM should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth.
And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. Rev 10:1-11
Yes the ANGEL is the ARCHANGEL MICHAEL known to us as YASHUA! HE explains to John that time as we know it will be no longer. Why is not because of any delay, but it is the beginning of the Time of Trouble. He provides that this earth will have 3 1/2 years and then probation will be close for everyone. There is so much you are correct about but most do seem to understand the Daniel and Revelation is the same book! YAHWEH made it clear to Daniel and us that his book would be open with more understanding and that's why the Father told HIS Son it was time to reveal to his last prophet John more understanding of the last days. YASHUA also explain it to the disciples about the five wise virgins and an outline about however thing would happen before HE returned. The way YAHWEH explains is very unique because HE provides the conclusion first and then HE goes back and explains it in detail.
In order for you to clearly understand the 144,000 you start with the Father sitting on the throne in the MOST HOLY PLACE, judgment is beginning and this is the Father's courtroom. The Father has a book in HIS hand and then John see the LAMB which YASHUA come and takes the book. Daniel also speaks the same thing in Daniel Chapter Seven. Put the thoughts together. What know is the courtroom setting in more detail reveal by John. Twenty-four Elders are the Jury (man is tried by his peers). YASHUA the LAMB is now an ADVOCATOR for HIS people. Who are HIS people those who are faithful but some have lost their love for HIM. They must be blotted out of the Book of Life. Where there are records there are clerks, but there is one superior clerk, the angel with the writer's inkhorn. Eze 9:2, 3 (I also hope you are seeing this is a pattern of the prophets.) There is a BALIFF the HOLY SPIRIT and finally other witnesses which is the great multitude that returned to Heaven with YASHUA. Now the Courtroom of Heaven is set and this is where SDA just don't get it. Revelation Chapter Six provides clear understanding to get to the 144,000. The Book of Life is open and only those who names are sealed remain in the Book. Who names should come first none other than Adam and Eve of course, and they are the riders on the first horse. (Gen 1:26-28) Only time the earth was perfect is the white horse! There are only four horses which represents the earth during periods of time. Those who remain faithful to YAHWEH remain in the Book others who were not are removed. The earth also shows how man has not been a steward and now by the apostolic age she is slowly starting to die. Now the fifth seal shows martyrs who have given their lives symbolically asking when their lives will be vindicated. YASHUA shows that their deeds are recorded and they need to rest for a while because in the six seal others will give up their lives also. However, there is a special group who will complete and step up to the plate. YAHWEH has call throughout this earth history a group who will not bow to the devil and cry out HIS message that HE has given to HIS servants the prophets. Man has disappointed HIM over the centuries but this gospel shall be heard in every nation, tongue and people. Islam will not stop it, Mormonism will not hinder it, Papacy the great harlot and Gentile (people of color are not Gentiles only Japheth children. If people would notice the letters that Paul wrote to beside the Hebrews. Do you see Ethiopia, Nubia, Egypt, Punt, China, India a letter?), is the one along with the beast who will be in the Time of Trouble. Gen 10:5, Isa 66:19 (Another prophet). These two foes will clash one victorious to challenge the YAHWEH and HIS Son.
Before the Throne stands this special group of virgins singing a new song to the Heavenly Father. But the scene changes to return how they got to stand before the Throne. YASHUA reveals they the 144,000 are the messengers flying throughout the earth with the Loud Cry. People of every walk of life will make a choice through the worst time. These 144,000 are not prophet, but they will prophesy what the servant the prophets have written. They will also raise people from the dead, heal the sick, speak like Elijah and all kind of climatic destruction will take place. Like Moses who stood against Egypt false prophets and their lifeless snakes, this special group will stand before the Papacy in Jerusalem that is Babylon. This city throughout the centuries has slaughter's ELOHIM'S servants the prophets. YAHWEH does not need any more prophets because they are all in the Bible and HIS Word has already been reveal by the last one John by the Book know as Revelation!
Be Bless,
stinsonmarri