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The Desire of Ages
DA 231.1–233.2 • Mark 1:14-15; Daniel 9:25

““The Kingdom of God Is at Hand””

Prophetic Fulfillment, the Gospel of Grace, and Divine Timing

Jesus proclaims the fulfillment of Daniel’s prophetic timeline in Galilee, inviting all who hunger and thirst to enter the spiritual kingdom of grace through repentance and faith.

pp. 231–233 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Mark 1:14-15
14

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Daniel 9:25
25

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 231.1–233.2)

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“How does the mathematical precision with which God fulfilled messianic prophecy strengthen your trust in His timing for your personal life?”

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“Sovereign Lord, You who orchestrate the times and seasons of redemption, reign in our lives today and establish Your kingdom of peace within our hearts.”

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