Connection Between Urim, Thummim, and the 144,000

Yes, the Urim and Thummim are deeply related to the 144,000, as both represent the means by which God communicates His perfect judgment and divine approval to His peopleHBS 483.5+1.

Divine Judgment and Approval

The Urim and Thummim were precious stones in the high priest's breastplate used to obtain Jehovah’s judgment, with "Urim" signifying lights or guilt and "Thummim" signifying perfections or innocence Exodus 28:30HBS 483.5. In the heavenly sanctuary, Christ, our great High Priest, presents the 144,000 upon His breastplate as those to be sealed with the seal of the living GodSLG 20.1+1. Just as the stones on the earthly breastplate would flash with a halo of light to show divine consent or be shadowed by a cloud to show disapproval, the 144,000 are those who have been found "without fault" before the throne of God Revelation 14:5PP 351.2+1.

The Names on the Breastplate

• A Memorial Continually: In the earthly type, the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart as a memorial before the Lord Exodus 28:29KJV — Exodus 28:23.

• The Antitype: Jesus, in the antitypical tenth day of the seventh month, entered the Holiest of all bearing the names of the true Israel—the 144,000—upon His breastplatePTJW December 1849, page 43.1+1.

• The Sealing: These 144,000 are the "precious jewels" gathered into a glorious casket, representing the living saints who are searched out and sealed before the coming of ChristCCh 353.4+1.

Character of the 144,000

The connection between the Urim and Thummim and the 144,000 is ultimately one of "lights and perfections"HBS 483.5. The 144,000 are described as follows:

• They have the Father's name written in their foreheads and reflect the light and glory of the Holy One Revelation 14:17BC 978.1.

• In their mouth is found no guile, meaning they are free from the prevarication and falsehood that would cloud the "Thummim" or moral perfection of their character Zephaniah 3:133SM 424.2+1.

• They follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth, having attained a state of holiness through the righteousness of Christ Revelation 14:4CCh 353.4+1.

Guidance in the Last Days

While ancient Israel consulted the Urim and Thummim for guidance in battle and public matters, the remnant church is guided by the "Midnight Cry" and the "Spirit of Prophecy," which serve as a bright light for their feet to keep them from stumbling on the path to the CityVEGW 18.1+2. Those who remain faithful to this light will eventually see their own names engraved in letters of gold on tables of stone within the heavenly templeCCh 36.1+1. Just as the Urim and Thummim gave an audible voice of counsel to leaders like Joshua and David, the 144,000 will ultimately hear and understand the voice of God as He speaks the day and hour of Jesus' comingHBS 483.5+2. 🌟