Answer: The term “third pull” denotes the third and last phase of his ministry. Quote: “The first pull — healing, second pull – prophesying. Third pull, the opening of the word, the mysteries revealed …” (Golden Nuggets, pg. 158). On February 28^th, 1963, Brother Branham experienced seven mighty, thunder-like sounds, which he repeatedly called seven thunders or seven thunderclaps. In fact, he knocked on the pulpit seven times with his fist and said, “The seven consecutive thunders were so mighty and they were trying to spell out something.” (Seventh Seal, March 24^th, 1963). Then he spoke about the mystery that Satan does not know and also about the third pull — the preaching to the eternally lost. He spoke about the Sword of the King that was placed in his hand and made the statement again, “This is the third pull.” He also referred to the spoken word ministry.

Most importantly, we should differentiate between the seven thunders which audibly occurred when he was on Sunset Mountain before the opening of the seven seals and the seven thunders of Rev. 10, which can only happen when the Angel of the Covenant comes down with the open book in His hand. The Voice of God rings out with a mighty thunderclap, “He thundereth with the voice of His excellency … God thundereth marvellously with His voice; great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend.” (Job 37). (See also Ex. 20:18; Jn. 12:28‑29; Heb. 12:18-19; a. o.)

Answer: The term “third pull” denotes the third and last phase of his ministry. Quote: “The first pull — healing, second pull – prophesying. Third pull, the opening of the word, the mysteries revealed …” (Golden Nuggets, pg. 158). On February 28th, 1963, Brother Branham experienced seven mighty, thunder-like sounds, which he repeatedly called seven thunders or seven thunderclaps. In fact, he knocked on the pulpit seven times with his fist and said, “The seven consecutive thunders were so mighty and they were trying to spell out something.” (Seventh Seal, March 24th, 1963). Then he spoke about the mystery that Satan does not know and also about the third pull — the preaching to the eternally lost. He spoke about the Sword of the King that was placed in his hand and made the statement again, “This is the third pull.” He also referred to the spoken word ministry.

Most importantly, we should differentiate between the seven thunders which audibly occurred when he was on Sunset Mountain before the opening of the seven seals and the seven thunders of Rev. 10, which can only happen when the Angel of the Covenant comes down with the open book in His hand. The Voice of God rings out with a mighty thunderclap, “He thundereth with the voice of His excellency … God thundereth marvellously with His voice; great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend.” (Job 37). (See also Ex. 20:18; Jn. 12:28‑29; Heb. 12:18-19; a. o.)