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The Desire of Ages
DA 31.1–33.1 • Galatians 4:4–5

“The Fullness of the Time”

God’s Unhasting, Undelaying Purpose

When the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth His Son. Pause to reflect on how divine providence works in human history.

pp. 31–33 · 7 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Galatians 4:4
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But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

Galatians 4:5
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To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.

The Desire of Ages

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DA 31.1
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DA 32.4Matthew 2:18 ⟷ Jeremiah 31:15
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DA 33.1
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End of Day 1(DA 31.1–33.1)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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“Why did God wait for "the fullness of the time" before sending His Son? What historical factors prepared the world?”

Observation: Divine Timing
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“Lord, teach me to trust Your perfect timing in my life. Forgive my restlessness and strengthen my patience.”

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