RR,
Or maybe, just maybe, when Jesus spoke of his "little flock" in Luke 12:32, it was because they were such a small number then. Scripture clearly shows there are not TWO classes, but rather ONE CLASS of Christians, God knows no favorites. The "other sheep that do not belong to this fold" mentioned in John 10:16? The "fold" mentioned was the Jewish Nation, the "other sheep" were us gentiles. For Jesus goes on to say that the "other sheep" will join the fold, there will be ONE FLOCK. (John 10:16).
144,000 is 12x12x1000, it symbolizes fullness (1000) by 12 tribes, and 12 apostles preaching to the nations. 144,000 is symbolic of the fullness of those who are redeemed of Israel and the gentiles. SO easy guys, stop making in hard.
Yeru (like ALL CHRISTIANS of the annointed
YERUSALYIM
There is more of heaven and earth than is dreamt of in your philosphy, Horatio.
Shakespere: Hamlet