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GC 289.1–GC 291.4 • John 18:36; Acts 17:11; Proverbs 4:18Ready Offline

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Embarkation of the Pilgrims

Robert Walter Weir • Seeking freedom to worship

“They reasoned that God has in His word established the regulations governing His worship, and that men are not at liberty to add to these or to detract from them.”

“The Pilgrim Fathers”

Liberty of conscience and readiness for more light

The Pilgrims left home to worship according to Scripture. Notice their principle that only God may set the terms of worship, and the counsel their pastor gave them about receiving further truth.

Chapter 16: The Pilgrim Fathers

pp. 289–291 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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36

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

11

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

18

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 289.1–GC 291.4)

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

You may engage with 3 gentle devotional review questions, record insights in your journal, or advance when ready.

Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What did Jesus say about His kingdom in John 18:36?”

Observation: Not of this world

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Prayer Focus

“Lord, keep me open to more light from Your word, and faithful to what I already know.”

Practical Action

Ask God for one new insight from Scripture this week, and write it down.

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