tribe of the sons

The Watchtower Society teaches that only a restricted number of persons will be allowed to enter heaven. This doctrine is based on verses in the Book of Revelation. The Society explains that "According to Revelation 7:4 and 14:1-4, these are to number merely 144,000 individuals, the 'little flock,' called to God's heavenly Kingdom. (Luke 12:32) The selection of these especially favored ones of Jehovah God began with the selection of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 10:2-4; Acts 1:23-26