Subject: We are His temple!

Brother Frank begins by expressing gratitude for the opportunity to worship and seek God's blessings, emphasizing the importance of understanding the times and the seriousness of the present era. He stresses that many voices claim to have the truth, but God's people must listen to His voice, which is His word, not human interpretations. Brother Frank reflects on the responsibility of belonging to God's people and the need for faith, trust, and obedience to Him, stating that God's victory lies in obedience. He references Romans 16, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's word and likens it to children obeying their parents. He encourages believers to be obedient and not conform to the ways of the world, so that God's blessing can rest upon them. Brother Frank uses David's example of always coming before God in various emotional states, trusting that God will answer when His name is invoked. He cautions against setting timelines for God and emphasizes trusting in His promises. He encourages believers to fully trust God and avoid self-imposed disappointments. Brother Frank references Hebrews 3:6 and 1 Timothy 3:15, noting that God has a dwelling place on Earth, which is the church. He recalls David's desire to build a house for God to house the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence and the Word of the Lord. He explains that even though the written word may seem like a dead letter, it remains alive and valid before God, referencing the sharpness of God's word as described in Hebrews. Brother Frank emphasizes that believers should be temples of God, holy and set apart for Him. He connects the placement of the Ark of the Covenant with the glory of God filling the house, asking when the glory of God will fill believers and the New Testament church. He stresses the need to separate what comes from humans from what comes from God, referencing Isaiah's question about the relationship between wheat and straw. He warns against mixing truth with human interpretations, which leads to disobedient children who do not listen to God. Brother Frank expresses a longing for God's revelation and shares his personal practice of reading an old Bible late into the night, affirming the truth of its accounts and God's unchanging nature. He hopes that God will use people today to do what He did in the past. He acknowledges the uplifting nature of each gathering and word, even when God uses the hammer to break down hindrances. He clarifies that God does not want to inflict suffering but wants believers to prosper, referencing Paul's letter to Theophilus. He notes that while believers often cherish the time they first came to faith, God continues to do great things. Brother Frank references Moses' words in 5. Mose 32, describing God's teaching as refreshing and vital like rain on dry land. He explains that divine teaching is not just empty words but is accompanied by the Spirit, making it alive. He contrasts teachers who teach without God with the apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists whom God has set in the church to equip the saints. He emphasizes the importance of the prophetic ministry and divine teaching to highlight that God stands by His word and still speaks through chosen vessels. Brother Frank distinguishes between speaking about God and God speaking through someone, referencing Paul's statement that the word they preached was received as the word of God. He cautions against mistaking long-held teachings for God's word and stresses that everything must be tested against the Bible. Brother Frank shares a reflection on Lukas 12:20, where God calls someone a fool, contrasting it with Matthew 5:22, where Jesus warns against calling a brother a fool. He clarifies that the former refers to someone who lives for themselves and does not think of God, while the latter refers to a brother in Christ. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and grace, noting that where there is grace, there is forgiveness. Brother Frank underscores the need to understand the context of scripture and to be taught by God, referencing Johannes 6:45 and Isaiah, stating that those taught by the Father come to Jesus. He asserts that divine teaching leads to Jesus Christ, the center of divine revelation, and warns against teachings that lead elsewhere. He concludes that divine teaching leads to divine life, reconciliation, and healing, not just intellectual knowledge. Brother Frank affirms that they have maintained the balance of divine teaching, staying true to the Lord and desiring to be temples of God. He emphasizes that everything was created through and for Jesus Christ, and they value teaching that comes from God and leads to Him. Brother Frank references Johannes 1:20, where John the Baptist denies being the Christ or Elijah, highlighting his humility and adherence to the word. He emphasizes that divine teaching is found within the word and based on the entire testimony of scripture, not just isolated verses. He recounts how Brother Branham prayed for God to close his mouth if he were to say anything not in accordance with God's will. Brother Frank explains that John the Baptist answered truthfully, identifying himself as the voice crying in the wilderness, as prophesied by Isaiah. He applies this to their time, stating that the clear message of the time, according to God's word, is not to exalt a person but to prepare the way for the Lord. He emphasizes that the prophetic ministry points to the Lord's return and that those taught by God come to Jesus Christ. He concludes that any focus on following people misses the mark and that those taught by God will find, believe, and experience what the word promises. Brother Frank ends with a prayer of thanks for God's grace, faithfulness, and mercy, asking for His word to be made alive in them and for blessings on believers worldwide. He prays for God to manifest Himself as the living and true God, fulfilling His promises.