May 05, 1985 10:00, Krefeld

January 11, 2025 19:30, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank's sermon centers on God's covenant with His people, emphasizing obedience to His commands as the key to receiving His blessings. Using examples from the Old Testament (1Mo 6, 2Mo 16, 19, 25, 26, 28), he highlights God's provision for those who follow His instructions, contrasting them with those who disobey. The sermon concludes with a call for faithful obedience and trust in God's promises.

Detailed Summary

Brother Frank's sermon, based on Ps 112:1 and Jer 11, explores the theme of God's covenant and the importance of obedience. He emphasizes that God's blessings are reserved for those who fear Him and delight in His commandments. Brother Frank uses several Old Testament examples to illustrate this point: Noah's obedience in building the ark (1Mo 6), God's provision of manna (2Mo 16), the Israelites' covenant at Mount Sinai (2Mo 19), the construction of the Ark of the Covenant (2Mo 25), the Tabernacle (2Mo 26), and the priestly garments (2Mo 28). In each instance, God's provision and blessing are directly linked to obedience. He contrasts this with the disobedience of the Israelites, highlighting their consequences. Brother Frank also references Brother Branham's sermons, particularly on God's provision and forgiveness. The sermon concludes with a call to humble obedience, trust in God's promises, and a recognition of the responsibility that comes with hearing God's word. The sermon emphasizes the importance of being 'dem Herrn geweiht' (consecrated to the Lord) and the reality of God's covenant in the present day, urging listeners to be part of God's plan for His people.

LESSONS – gemini-1.5-flash

Reverence for God's Word

Takeaway: A reverent heart is necessary to understand and obey God's commandments.

Reasoning: Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord and finding joy in His commandments (Ps 112:1). Disobedience, even after witnessing God's power, leads to negative consequences (Jer 11).

God's Covenant and Responsibility

Takeaway: God's covenant demands obedience and carries a responsibility for those who enter into it.

Reasoning: Brother Frank explains God's covenant with Israel, highlighting the blessings for obedience and the consequences of disobedience (Jer 11, Ex 19:5-7). He connects this to the modern church, emphasizing the importance of listening to God's word for today.

God Provides

Takeaway: God provides all that is necessary for those who obey His commands.

Reasoning: Brother Frank uses examples from the Old Testament (Gen 6, Ex 16, Ex 25-28) to illustrate how God provided the materials and people needed for Noah's Ark, the manna in the desert, and the construction of the Tabernacle. He emphasizes that God's provision is linked to obedience.

Faith and Obedience

Takeaway: True faith is demonstrated through obedience to God's word.

Reasoning: Brother Frank contrasts faith that leads to action with a faith that is merely theoretical. He uses the example of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac to illustrate unwavering faith and obedience (Gen 22).

God's Unchanging Nature

Takeaway: God's promises and character remain consistent throughout history.

Reasoning: Brother Frank emphasizes that God's nature and promises are unchanging, using examples from the Old Testament to show how God's faithfulness extended to those who obeyed Him. He connects this to the modern church, emphasizing that God's promises are still relevant today.

The Church as a Kingdom of Priests

Takeaway: The church is called to be a kingdom of priests, a holy people dedicated to God.

Reasoning: Brother Frank uses Exodus 19:5-6 to explain the calling of the church as a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. He emphasizes the importance of unity and obedience in fulfilling this calling.

The Importance of Following God's Instructions

Takeaway: Following God's instructions is crucial for experiencing His blessings and avoiding His judgment.

Reasoning: Brother Frank uses numerous examples from the Old Testament to show the importance of following God's instructions precisely. He warns against adding to or subtracting from God's word.

SCRIPTURES

  • Ps 112:1 Halleluja! Wohl dem, der den HErrn fürchtet, der große Lust hat zu seinen Geboten!
  • Jer 14:11 Und der HErr sprach zu mir: Du sollst nicht für dies Volk um Gnade bitten.
  • Jer 12:2 Du pflanzest sie, daß sie wurzeln und wachsen und bringen Frucht; du lässest sie viel von dir rühmen und züchtigest sie nicht.
  • Mt 6:11 Unser täglich Brot gib uns heute.
  • 2Mo 16:4 Da sprach der HErr zu Mose: Siehe, ich will euch Brot vom Himmel regnen lassen, und das Volk soll hinausgehen und sammeln täglich, was es des Tages bedarf, daß ich‘s versuche, ob es in meinem Gesetz wandele oder nicht.
  • 2Mo 19:5 Werdet ihr nun meiner Stimme gehorchen und meinen Bund halten, so sollt ihr mein Eigentum sein vor allen Völkern; denn die ganze Erde ist mein.
  • Mt 27:51 Und siehe da, der Vorhang im Tempel zerriß in zwei Stücke, von oben an bis unten aus.
  • 2Mo 25:10 Machet eine Lade von Föhrenholz. Dritthalb Ellen soll die Länge sein, anderthalb Ellen die Breite und anderthalb Ellen die Höhe.
  • 2Mo 25:31 Du sollst auch einen Leuchter von feinem dichten Golde machen; daran soll der Schaft mit Röhren, Schalen, Knäufen und Blumen sein.
  • 2Mo 26:1 Die Wohnung sollst du machen von zehn Teppichen, von weißer gezwirnter Seide, von gelber Seide, von Scharlaken und Rosinrot. Cherubim sollst du dran machen künstlich.
  • 2Mo 26:7 Du sollst auch eine Decke aus Ziegenhaar machen zur Hütte über die Wohnung von elf Teppichen.
  • 2Mo 26:14 Über diese Decke sollst du eine Decke machen von rötlichen Widderfellen, dazu über sie eine Decke von Dachsfellen.
  • 2Mo 28:3 Und sollst reden mit allen, die eines weisen Herzens sind, die ich mit dem Geist der Weisheit erfüllet habe, Aaron Kleider machen zu seiner Weihe, daß er mein Priester sei.
  • 2Mo 28:15 Das Amtsschildlein sollst du machen nach der Kunst wie den Leibrock, von Gold, gelber Seide, Scharlaken, Rosinrot und gezwirnter weißer Seide.
  • 2Mo 28:17 Und sollst es füllen mit vier Riegen voll Steine. Die erste Riege sei ein Sarder, Topaser; Smaragd;
  • 2Mo 28:36 Du sollst auch ein Stirnblatt machen von feinem Golde und ausgraben, wie man die Siegel ausgräbt: Die Heiligkeit des HErrn.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • ""Wohl dem Menschen, der den HERRN fürchtet, an seinen Geboten herzliche Freude hat."""
  • ""Verflucht ist jeder, der den Bestimmungen dieses Bundes nicht nachkommt"""
  • ""Nur diejenigen sind sein Eigentum, ihr Lieben."""
  • ""Das ist ja die Hauptsache, ihr Lieben."""
  • ""Was nützt es, was Menschen sagen, was Menschen tun? Wir möchten das, was Gott über uns sagt."""
  • ""Gott hält seinen Bund aufrecht auch in unseren Tagen."""
  • ""Was er zusagt, das hält er ganz gewiss."""
  • ""Gott hat einen Plan mit seinem Volke."""
  • ""Gott trägt Verantwortung für uns."""
  • ""Alles andere ist an Gott vorbeigebaut."""
  • ""Unser Gott ist immer praxisbezogen."""
  • ""Er hat alles schon bereit, was er in seinem Worte geboten oder gefordert hat."""

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Obedience to God's Word Wohl dem Menschen, der den HERRN fürchtet, an seinen Geboten herzliche Freude hat.|Verflucht ist jeder, der den Bestimmungen dieses Bundes nicht nachkommt|Nur diejenigen sind sein Eigentum, ihr Lieben. So haben wir es aus den Worten hier entnommen, die auf sein Wort Acht haben, die in Ehrfurcht vor ihm erzittern, die da zu ihm treten und die sein Wort gewillt sind, zu befolgen und zu glauben, ihr Lieben.|Alles, was der Herr geboten hat, wollen wir tun.
  • God's Covenant and Promises Gott hat den Bund aufrechterhalten mit denen, die ihm Glauben geschenkt hatten.|Gott hält seinen Bund aufrecht auch in unseren Tagen.|Eine Bundesschließung Gottes mit seinem Volk ist etwas Wunderbares.|Gott hat einen Plan mit seinem Volke.
  • God's Provision and Care Gott trägt Verantwortung für uns.|Gott sorgt.|Gott hat immer, und weil es sich nicht geändert hat, muss das heute noch so sein, dass er sorgt.|Gott hat die Gesamtübersicht.
  • The Importance of Faith Aber Gott hat den Bund aufrechterhalten mit denen, die ihm Glauben geschenkt hatten.|Abraham glaubte Gott.|Der Glaube muss an das sein, was Gott gesagt hat.|Wer Gott nicht glaubt, und da wiederhole ich mich, macht ihn zum Lügner.
  • God's Plan and Purpose for His People Gott hat einen Plan mit seinem Volke.|Gott hat ein Konzept. Er hat einen Plan.|Es geht darum, das göttliche Konzept, nämlich das, was Gott wirklich gesagt hat, nicht was andere sagen, wie in den Tagen des Propheten Jeremia.|Er hat eine Gemeinde. Diese Gemeinde ist mitten auf Erden ein Volk unter den Völkern.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Fear of the Lord Brother Frank explains Psalm 112, emphasizing the blessings for those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. He contrasts this with those who do not fear the Lord, indicating that only those who fear Him are considered His people.
  • Obedience to God's Commandments Brother Frank highlights the importance of obedience to God's commandments throughout history, referencing Jeremiah 11, where God's covenant with Israel is conditional upon their obedience. Disobedience is presented as a reason for the Israelites' suffering and failure to enter the promised land.
  • God's Covenant with His People Brother Frank discusses God's covenant with His people, emphasizing that it's a two-sided agreement. God keeps His promises to those who obey Him, as seen in the Israelites' journey to the promised land. Disobedience leads to consequences, and those who break the covenant face harsher judgment than those who never knew the covenant.
  • Forgiveness and Forgetting Brother Frank mentions a story about a man who, after reading about God casting sins into the deepest part of the sea, experiences overwhelming joy and thanks God. Brother Frank contrasts human forgiveness (which doesn't always include forgetting) with God's forgiveness, which includes forgetting. This illustrates the transformative power of God's word.
  • The Importance of Hearing and Obeying God's Word Brother Frank stresses the importance of not just hearing God's word but also obeying it. He uses examples from the Old Testament, such as Noah building the ark and the Israelites receiving manna in the desert, to show how God provides for those who obey Him. He warns against those who claim to speak for God but do not have His authority.
  • God's Provision and Care Brother Frank emphasizes God's provision and care for His people, using the examples of Noah's ark and the manna in the desert. He argues that God provides the necessary resources and guidance for those who obey His commands. He encourages listeners to trust in God's provision rather than worrying about material needs.
  • Building on the Foundation of God's Word Brother Frank uses the metaphor of building to illustrate the importance of building one's faith on the foundation of God's word. He warns against building with inferior materials (wood, hay, stubble) and emphasizes the need to build according to God's plan. He references 1 Corinthians 3:10, urging listeners to build correctly.
  • Reverence for God's Word Brother Frank emphasizes the need for reverence and respect for God's word. He warns against those who disregard or distort God's word, stating that those who never heard it will be better off than those who heard it and disobeyed. He highlights the responsibility that comes with hearing and understanding God's word.
  • God's Plan and Purpose for His People Brother Frank discusses God's plan and purpose for His people, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faith. He uses examples from the Old Testament to show how God works with His people and provides for their needs. He encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and to follow His guidance.
  • The Kingdom of Priests Brother Frank refers to Exodus 19:5-6, where God promises to make Israel a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. He connects this to the New Testament concept of believers being a royal priesthood, emphasizing the unique relationship between God and His people.
  • The Importance of Unity in the Church Brother Frank mentions the importance of unity among believers, referencing the unity of the early church on Pentecost. He emphasizes the need for believers to be united in their faith and obedience to God's word.
  • God's Unchanging Nature Brother Frank emphasizes that God's nature and promises remain unchanged throughout time. He uses examples from the Old Testament to show how God's faithfulness and provision continue in the present day. He encourages listeners to trust in God's unchanging nature.
  • The Rapture Brother Frank mentions the rapture, describing it as an event for a select group of believers who are united under God's word and are obedient to His commands.
  • Faith in God's Provision Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of faith in God's provision, using various examples from the Old Testament. He highlights that God provides not only materially but also spiritually, equipping His people with the necessary skills and understanding to fulfill His purposes.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Geography Brother Frank mentions a book on geography used in an illustrative story.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank mentions a wedding celebration and the wedding supper of the Lamb.
    • "Wir alle, die wir gestern Abend hier waren, sind heute noch dankbar für die herrlichen Stunden, die wir gemeinsam vor dem Herrn haben durften."
    • "Ich habe unseren Bruder Helmut ja zum ersten Mal reden hören."
    • "Das, was er sagte, war sehr fein, war sehr fein."
    • "Gott hat uns reichlich gesegnet in der Nachfeier dieser Hochzeit und wir haben uns neu daran erinnern dürfen, dass wir geladen worden sind zu dem großen Hochzeitsmahl des Lammes."