David Koresh

Branch Davidians cult leader

Contemporary weird famous 123 sayings

Sayings by David Koresh

I am the Christ. I am the Anointed One. I am the Lamb.

1990s — Recorded interviews, conversations with followers
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God told me to take many wives, because the new Jerusalem needs many children.

1990s — Conversations with followers, documented in FBI transcripts
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When the government comes, they will be fighting against God, not against me.

1993 — Recorded phone calls during the Waco siege
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I am here to open the seven seals.

1990s — Sermons and teachings to his followers
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The Bible is not a story, it's a blueprint for the future.

1990s — Sermons and teachings
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I'm a rock musician, I'm a messiah.

early 1990s — Interview with a reporter
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I was born to play the guitar and preach the word of God.

late 1980s — Conversations with followers
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My father is God, and I am the Son.

1990s — Sermons to his followers
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I am the only one who can interpret the seven seals.

1990s — Teachings to his followers
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I am here to die for my people, like Jesus.

1993 — Conversations with followers, FBI transcripts
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The government is Babylon, and I am here to bring it down.

1990s — Sermons and teachings
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I can bring people back from the dead.

1990s — Claim made to followers
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My children will rule the world.

1990s — Conversations with followers
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I am the new Abraham.

1990s — Sermons to his followers
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The end of the world is coming, and I am the only one who can save you.

1990s — Teachings to his followers
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I have been given a direct line to God.

1990s — Conversations with followers
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I am the final prophet.

1990s — Sermons and teachings
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My music is inspired by God.

early 1990s — Interviews, conversations
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I am a living sacrifice.

1993 — Sermons, conversations during the siege
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The ATF are the bad guys, not us.

1993 — Recorded phone calls during the Waco siege
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