mercredi 10 juillet 1985 19h30, Krefeld

dimanche 19 janvier 2025 10h00, Krefeld

Short Summary

Brother Frank emphasizes the importance of remaining steadfast in faith, not rejecting God's word, and preparing for the end times. He highlights the need for healing, strength, and a return to the original state of faith, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testament passages.

Detailed Summary

Detailed Summary of Brother Frank's Sermon

Introduction

  • Brother Frank opens with gratitude to God for the evening and the opportunity to gather and pray.
  • He emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence and the need to remain steadfast in faith.

Scripture Reading and Context

  • He reads from Hebräer 12:12-25, focusing on the need to strengthen weak hands and feeble knees, and to walk in a straight path.
  • The passage warns against rejecting the one who speaks from heaven and emphasizes the coming judgment and transformation of the heavens and earth.

Historical and Biblical Context

  • Brother Frank draws parallels between the Old and New Testament, referencing Jesaja 35:3-6, which speaks of healing and the coming of God.
  • He highlights the fulfillment of these prophecies in the ministry of Jesus and the importance of recognizing God's ongoing work.

The End Times and God's Word

  • He discusses the significance of the end times, referencing 2. Petrus 3:10 and the coming judgment.
  • Brother Frank emphasizes that God's word is being revealed in these last days, as prophesied in Daniel 12:4.
  • He mentions the importance of not rejecting the word of God and the need for a return to the original state of faith and purity.

The Erstgeburtsrecht (Firstborn Right)

  • He delves into the concept of the firstborn right, using the example of Esau and Jacob.
  • He explains that the firstborn right is a significant spiritual inheritance and that those who reject it cannot regain it.
  • Brother Frank connects this to the spiritual inheritance of the church, emphasizing that those who are born of God have received this right.

Practical Application

  • He encourages the congregation to strive for peace and holiness, as without holiness, no one will see the Lord.
  • He warns against bitterness and the importance of maintaining a pure heart.
  • Brother Frank emphasizes the need for gratitude and the importance of recognizing God's work in their lives.

Conclusion

  • He concludes with a call to action, encouraging the congregation to strengthen their faith, remain steadfast, and prepare for the coming of the Lord.
  • He expresses gratitude for the word of God and the comfort and strength it provides.

LESSONS – qwen_qwen-2.5-72b-instruct

Maintaining Strength and Resolve

Takeaway: We must strengthen our weakened hands and knees to stay on the right path.

Reasoning: The scripture in Hebr 12:12 calls us to lift up our hands and knees that have grown weak, ensuring we do not stray from the path of righteousness but are instead healed and strengthened.

Eager Pursuit of Peace and Holiness

Takeaway: We must diligently seek peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes the importance of striving for peace and holiness, as stated in Hebr 12:14, to ensure we are prepared to see the Lord.

Heeding God's Voice

Takeaway: We must be cautious not to reject the voice of God speaking to us.

Reasoning: The sermon warns against rejecting God's voice, as those who did so in the past were not spared, and it will be even more severe for us in the last days, as mentioned in Hebr 12:25.

The Unshakeable Kingdom

Takeaway: We are to receive and be grateful for the unshakeable kingdom that God has given us.

Reasoning: The sermon explains that God has promised us an unshakeable kingdom, and we should serve Him with reverence and awe, as stated in Hebr 12:28.

The Value of the Firstborn Right

Takeaway: The firstborn right is a precious gift that cannot be regained once lost.

Reasoning: The sermon uses the story of Esau to illustrate the irreplaceable nature of the firstborn right, which is a metaphor for the spiritual inheritance we have in Christ, as mentioned in Hebr 12:16-17.

The Coming Judgment

Takeaway: God will shake both heaven and earth in the last days, leading to a great transformation.

Reasoning: The sermon references Hebr 12:26-27 and 2Pt 3:10 to highlight the impending judgment and transformation of all creation.

The Role of the Church

Takeaway: The church must be prepared and united before the final judgment.

Reasoning: The sermon emphasizes that before the great shaking of heaven and earth, the church must be prepared and united, as it was at the beginning, to receive the final blessings and avoid the coming judgment.

SCRIPTURES

  • Jes 35:3 Stärket die müden Hände und erquicket die strauchelnden Kniee!
    Jes 35:4 Saget den verzagten Herzen: Seid getrost, fürchtet euch nicht! Sehet, euer GOtt, der kommt zur Rache; GOtt, der da vergilt, kommt und wird euch helfen.
    Jes 35:5 Alsdann werden der Blinden Augen aufgetan werden, und der Tauben Ohren werden geöffnet werden.
    Jes 35:6 Alsdann werden die Lahmen löcken wie ein Hirsch, und der Stummen Zunge wird Lob sagen. Denn es werden Wasser in der Wüste hin und wieder fließen und Ströme in den Gefilden.
  • Jes 33:4 Da wird man euch aufraffen als einen Raub, wie man die Heuschrecken aufrafft, und wie die Käfer zerscheucht werden, wenn man sie überfällt.
  • 2Pt 3:10 Aus einem Munde gehet Loben und Fluchen. Es soll nicht, liebe Brüder, also sein.
  • 5Mo 22:22 Wenn jemand erfunden wird, der bei einem Weibe schläft, die einen Ehemann hat, so sollen sie beide sterben, der Mann und das Weib, bei der er geschlafen hat; und sollst das Böse von Israel tun.

POWERFUL QUOTES

  • "His voice has once shaken the earth, but now He has promised, 'Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven.'""
  • "We must be cautious not to reject the One who speaks to us, for if those who rejected Him on earth were not unpunished, how much less will we escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven?""
  • "The true comfort and real strength come in connection with the work of God.""

PLACES

  • Zion Brother Frank refers to Zion in the context of God's day of vengeance and retribution. Country: Not specified, Continent: Not specified
  • Edom Brother Frank describes Edom as a place that will experience severe judgment, with its streams turning into pitch and its dust into sulfur. Country: Not specified, Continent: Not specified

LOCATIONS

  • Edom Brother Frank refers to Edom, describing how its streams will turn into pitch and its dust into sulfur, leading to a fiery judgment. Country: Not specified, Continent: Not specified

DATES

  • Not specified The sermon does not specify a date.

PEOPLE

  • Billy Graham A world-renowned evangelist who showed clips of Brother Branham's healing ministry on his TV program.
  • Brother Branham Described as a simple, uneducated man chosen by God to bring healing and revelation, his ministry is highlighted as a significant event in the end times.
  • Esau Esau is mentioned as someone who sold his birthright for a single meal and could not reclaim it, even with tears, emphasizing the importance of not giving up one's spiritual inheritance.
  • Jacob Jacob is described as a cunning man who obtained the birthright and the blessing, with the help of his mother, highlighting the divine plan and the significance of the birthright.
  • Moses Moses is mentioned as someone who asked God to show him His ways, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's guidance and grace.
  • David David is mentioned as someone who committed adultery with Uriah's wife, highlighting the gravity of sin and the need for repentance.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Not specified The sermon does not mention any specific organizations or institutions.

TESTIMONIES

  • US-Fernsehen Brother Frank was deeply moved by seeing Billy Graham, a world-renowned evangelist, showing clips of Brother Branham's healing ministry on his television program. Billy Graham|Brother Branham

EMPHASIZED TOPICS

  • Strengthening of Faith Darum richtet die erschlafften Hände und die ermatteten Knie wieder auf und stellt für eure Füße gerade Bahnen her, damit das Lahme nicht ganz vom rechten Wege abkomme, sondern vielmehr geheilt werde.|Stärkt die erschlafften Hände und festigt die wankenden Knie.
  • End Times and God's Judgment Es wird eine große Erschütterung geben. Nach der Entrückung, womöglich nach dem Dienst der beiden Zeugen, wenn so die letzten dreieinhalb Jahre angebrochen sind, das wird eine Zeit des Gerichtes sein und des Unterganges der gottlosen Menschheit.|Es wird viel, viel Erschütterung zu der Zeit sein.
  • Heiligung and Peace Trachtet eifrig nach dem Frieden mit jedermann und nach der Heiligung, ohne die niemand den Herrn schauen wird.|Selig sind die reinen Herzens sind, denn sie werden Gott schauen.
  • Erstgeburtsrecht Niemand ein ehebrecherischer oder verworfener Mensch sei wie Esau, der für eine einzige Mahlzeit sein Erstgeburtsrecht verkauft hat.|Esau meinte in dem Augenblick, er könne es tun und nachher wieder zurückholen und das ging nicht.
  • Gottes Gnade und Offenbarung Gott hat die Verheißung gegeben, mit uns zu sein, bis an das Ende der Welt.|Durch den Propheten Daniel hat Gott ganz klar sagen lassen, Kapitel 12, Vers 4 versiegelt diese Dinge und das Buch bis zur Endzeit.

SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Strengthening Weak Hands and Knees The importance of maintaining spiritual strength and not becoming weary or discouraged. This is connected to the promise of God's healing and restoration.
  • Seeking Peace and Holiness The necessity of striving for peace with everyone and pursuing holiness, which is essential for seeing God. This is emphasized as a critical aspect of the end times.
  • Avoiding Bitterness The warning against allowing bitterness to take root, as it can lead to harmful consequences and defile many. This is crucial for maintaining a pure and obedient heart.
  • Heeding God's Voice The importance of not rejecting God's voice, especially in the end times. Rejecting God's word can lead to severe consequences.
  • The Coming Shaking of Heaven and Earth The prophetic promise that heaven and earth will be shaken again, leading to a transformation and the establishment of an unshakable kingdom. This is a sign of the end times.
  • The Value of the Firstborn Right The significance of the firstborn right, which Esau sold, and the importance of not forfeiting this divine inheritance. This is a metaphor for the spiritual inheritance of believers.

NON SPIRITUAL TOPICS

  • Billy Graham's TV Show Billy Graham showed clips from Brother Branham's meetings on his TV program, where Brother Branham ministered to the sick through the gift of revelation.
  • Pech and Schwefel (Pitch and Sulfur) Brother Frank discusses the physical properties and combustion of pitch and sulfur in the context of God's judgment, referencing the transformation of Edom's landscape.
  • Brother Branham's Property Brother Frank describes the layout of Brother Branham's property, including the white picket fence and the surrounding open fields, and relates a story about a kangaroo that came to Brother Branham's property.

SUPERNATURAL EXPERIENCES

  • Billy Graham showed clips of Brother Branham healing the sick through the gift of revelation Billy Graham, a world-renowned evangelist, showed clips of Brother Branham healing the sick through the gift of revelation in his own TV program.

MARRIAGE

  • Marriage Brother Frank discusses the importance of not selling one's birthright, which can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual marriage and commitment.
    • "But a man, who sells his birthright, he can't get it back. It went not with tears, it went not with words, it went and it was gone."