A controversial religious leader came to Bakersfield on Monday.
Korean Christian instructor Man Hee Lee was here to speak about the fulfillment of the Book of Revelation and to what some people call the most disputed content in the Bible about the end of time.
The ballroom at the Double Tree Hotel was filled with more than 100 followers and local church leaders to listen to Man Hee Lee testify on the Fulfillment of Revelation, something that often sparks controversy.
Man Hee Lee was born to a poor farming family of royal descent. He claims Jesus appeared to him and anointed him.
"He says that he has sent a angel, a messenger, to testify to the churches. And, that is what was promised. So to the churches, Jesus sent this individual here to testify to those very churches," said Man Hee Lee through an interpretor.
Lee claims he is the only person who saw and heard the events of Revelation and can testify to their meanings exactly according to the Bible. His words Monday peaked the interest of some local ministries to do further research.
"It's important that we study this in a lot more detail. This was just an overview, but we need to dissect it a little more and make sure it's spot on with the Word. I feel good about it, but I want to check it out a little bit deeper," said Lawrence Gonzales, Fresh Start Ministries.
Controversy seems to go hand in hand with many parts of the Bible and interpretations.
Another local minister says she can see why there would be controversy with Lee's instruction.
"He is very sure of his interpretation, and I think when there is someone who is very sure of their interpretation, there is always somebody else who interprets it differently," said Doris Dunham, Church of the Brethren.
Bakersfield wasn't Lee's first California stop on this trip. He spoke at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove on Saturday, where many members were angry that he was appearing at their venue.
Lee also spoke in New York, Belgium and Germany.
His Tabernacle of the Testimony, headquartered in South Korea, has 140,000 members worldwide.
Lee says the Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations and then the end will come.
We spoke with local Catholic leaders who said they did not know Lee was speaking here on Monday.
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