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The Desire of Ages
DA 214.1–216.7 • Matthew 11:2-3; Matthew 11:4-6; Matthew 11:11

“Imprisonment and Death of John”

Faithful Witness, Unwavering Trust, and the Glory of Self-Sacrifice

From the dark fortress of Machaerus, John the Baptist looks to Jesus for assurance, receiving heaven’s highest testimony of fidelity and illustrating the unyielding faith that trusts God in the deepest trials.

pp. 214–216 · 12 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 11:2-3
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Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Matthew 11:4-6
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Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Matthew 11:11
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Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 214.1–216.7)

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“When circumstances seem dark and God’s plans differ from our expectations, how does Christ’s gentle answer to John teach us to trust God’s character over our outward comfort?”

Unwavering Trust in Times of Trial
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“Father, when trials surround us and Your working is unseen, anchor our faith in Your eternal love. Grant us John’s steadfast fidelity to truth and principle.”

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Spend 10 minutes in quiet meditation on God’s past faithfulness, releasing any unspoken disappointment or perplexity into His hands.

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