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The Desire of Ages
DA 621.1–623.3 • John 12:21, 24; John 12:32

“In the Outer Court”

The Global Mission of the Cross and the Principle of Self-Sacrifice

Greeks arrived at the Passover seeking Jesus, signaling the dawn of the worldwide harvest. Christ revealed that only by dying, like a grain of wheat falling into the earth, could His life bear fruit to draw all people to Himself.

pp. 621–623 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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John 12:21, 24
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The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus... Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

John 12:32
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And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 621.1–623.3)

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“What does the grain of wheat falling into the earth teach us about the path to true spiritual fruitfulness?”

The Law of Self-Sacrifice
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“Lord Jesus, lift our eyes to Your Cross. Grant us grace to die to self and live unto You, so that through our surrender others may see and desire You.”

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