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The Great Controversy
GC 17.1–GC 22.2 • Luke 19:41; Luke 21:20; 2 Peter 3:9

“The Destruction of Jerusalem”

God’s long patience and the warning He gave in time

The story opens with Jesus looking at Jerusalem and weeping. Watch how long God waited, how clearly He warned, and how those who listened to Christ’s words were kept safe.

pp. 17–22 · 13 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
Luke 19:41
41

And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

Luke 21:20
20

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

2 Peter 3:9
9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 17.1–GC 22.2)

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Luke 19:41–42 says Jesus wept over the city. What did He long for it to know?”

Observation: Why He wept
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“Lord Jesus, thank You for weeping over the lost. Give me Your heart for people who do not yet know You.”

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