In 1960 and 1962, William Branham preached on the Seven Church Angel Messages, and the Seven Seals of Revelation. I do not follow those congregations that came after his passing. However, I esteem him a servant of God, a Prophet. Not because of his healing ministry, nor the raising of the dead, or his prophecies concerning this world that came to pass. But because in 1962, Christ used that brother to open six, of the Seven Seals of Revelation.
And further, I would not deem him a servant of God except those things declared, overlaid JESUS Gospel perfectly. And so, it is JESUS WORD that vindicates His Prophets. Not man. I have shared on the 7th Seal of Revelation, but would like to share on those things Christ opened in Branham. And not only embrace the Church Angel Messages and Seals declared, but lay beside them the witness in the Seven Trumpets and Plagues. So, I pray Jesus open in you His Word, and no man shut. Amen
The Seven Seals sit in the context of those things JESUS warned His Apostles would transpire in the last days, in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Each of these Gospel Chapters, is divided in their midst by a reference to the “Abomination of Desolation,” as seen by Daniel the Prophet.
The Church Angel Messages, and the first Six Seals, overlay JESUS Word in the first part of each Chapter. The Abomination Daniel saw, divides each chapter, and is the 7th Seal. The “Seven Trumpets, and Plagues,” overlay the last portion of each chapter. So, as the Messages and Seals are the season of sowing, so the Trumpets and Plagues, are the season of reaping.
The 7th Seal divides these seasons, and is; “the Time, the Times, and Dividing of Time,” and the opening of those things sealed in Daniels Testimony.
By the River Babylon, the Prophet Ezekiel declared;
And I looked and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud and a fire infolding itself and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire…. came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man (Ezekiel 1:4-5)
As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and the face of an ox and of an eagle on the left side. As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; (Ezekiel 1:10:13
In the four beasts, the fire, and burnings coals, Ezekiel saw the LORD’S Salvation in the Four Gospels of “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John,” that would be sown into the nations. Whereas, the beasts Daniel saw, on the other hand, saw JESUS Gospel corrupted. When from four winds that blew upon the sea,” a Lion was stood upon the earth as a Man, then a Bear, a Leopard, and lastly, a man-made forgery. I share on the “four beasts” separately in the Beasts of Daniel.
Further, not only are each of the Gospel Chapters divided into the seasons of sowing and reaping, but so are each of the “Seven Church Angel Messages, Seals, Trumpets, and Plagues.” These are the “Four Winds that blow upon the earth,” in the Book of Revelation. Each of these is also divided in their midst in their 4th part.
As an example. The first three of the Seven Seals sow false gospels and discord. In the 4th Seal, Death and Hell Follow, and this cuts off and divides. Whereas the last three Seals are the reaping of God’s vengeance and great tribulation.
In the sowing of seeds spoken of in Ephraim and Judah, we see the harvests of those multitudes and Tribes in Revelation. Further, the “four winds” Daniel saw, overlay the “four winds” in Revelation, and both declare a falling away from JESUS Faith, and His Commandments.
As I have taught in “Daniel’s Beasts,” the Abomination, Daniel saw replace Christs Sacrifice, are false church teachings. And, its Desolation, the reaping of their rebellion. So, the great tribulation Christians fear, begins in them. Ezekiel confirmed Daniel’s testimony when the LORD had him dig into the walls of the Holy Place. And entering in, did not find the Ark of the LORD’S Testimony, but rather a priesthood consumed by idolatry. Both Babylonian Prophets bear witness of the same abomination that not only existed in Israel then, but in the churches today.
Before I start on the Seals, the Gospel Chapters above record JESUS answer to three questions. He had been talking about the destruction of the temple at Jerusalem, when his disciples came to him. We read in Matthew 24;
And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying; Tell us, when shall these things be? And, what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
And so, Christ’s opening of the Church Angel Messages, and Seals in Branham’s portion, reveal the destruction of JESUS Gospel, in our religious assemblies. But as Christ first raised from the dead in a glorified body, so JESUS Gospel, the Tabernacle of His Testimony, shall be cleansed and restored in Heavens Zion.
So, the Seven Trumpets sound to bring down Babylon’s confusion in us, just as they brought down Jericho. And as Joshua after Jericho’s fall, sought to purge the land of seven nations, so JESUS Seven Plagues, cleanse men’s false teachings from our heart and mind. And putting those things under His feet, JESUS the Almighty God, restores New Jerusalem, the WORD of His Salvation, in us. As JESUS told the religious;
The kingdom of God comes not with observation:.. For behold, the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17-20:21)
So in 1962 people gathered in great numbers to hear Branham preach on the Seven Seals. As Branham was shown each Seal the LORD vindicated it in His WORD. And only when the LORD had overlaid the Seal in Scripture, would Branham preach it. As I share on each Seal, I will layout three Scriptural portions in each, and then briefly summarise that Seal.
The 1st Seal:
And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. (Revelation 6:1-2)
The 1st Church Angel Message:
Nevertheless I have somewhat against you, because you have left your first love. (Revelation 2:1-7)
JESUS Gospel Witness:
Matthew 24:4-5 And Jesus answered and said to them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
To depart JESUS faith
The 1st Seal, and Matthew 24, reveal the spirit of the anti-christ looking to conquer? But to conquer what? From the very first assembly in Jerusalem, the Apostle John identified this antichrist spirit dwelt in those who denied; Christ is both the Father and Son. And this antichrist spirit dwells in every trinitarian, binitarian, Jehovah’s Witness, and similar church teaching.
Further, the Church Angel’s Message; “we have left our first love,” reveals a departure from JESUS Faith. And so, this 1st Seal speaks of the antichrist teachings of men that depart from and conquer JESUS Faith in the Saints.
In the next sharing, I will layout the other Seals in this same order. I pray the LORD bless His WORD in your heart, and open to you its depth and height. In JESUS consecrated name I pray, Amen
This is a transcript of the four audio files sharing on the Four Winds. Please be aware the Scriptural references in the Seals and Church Angel Messages are edited to allow for audio flow and content. Please refer to your Bibles for the full text in each as required.