22 September 2025

The Pillar of Fire

Exodus 13:21

January 24th, 1950 a photographer named Ted Kipperman was sent by Douglas Studio to cover a debate on the controversial topic of Divine Healing (specifically relating to Bro. Branham’s ministry) held between Mr. Bosworth and Mr. Best at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas.

At the end of the debate Mr. Best demanded that Bro. Branham present himself in person on the stage, and posed for several aggressive photos before challenging Bro. Branham as a divine healer.

Bro. Branham denied ever referring to himself as a divine healer, and stated, “Anyone knows that God will have nothing to do with error, and if I tell the truth, then God will speak of me.” (51-0718 The Angel of the Lord)

The Pillar of Fire, as described in scripture and seen at many of Bro. Branham’s meetings, descended at that moment, and Mr. Kipperman stepped forward and took the photograph. The photograph was verified as being an authentic capture of a supernatural being by Mr. George J. Lacy of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners.