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The Great Controversy
GC 317.1–GC 322.2 • Daniel 8:14; Psalm 119:130; Acts 17:11

“An American Reformer”

William Miller’s study of Bible prophecy

William Miller, a farmer and former skeptic, turned to the Bible and studied it verse by verse. Notice his method, what he found in the prophecies of Daniel, and how carefully he let Scripture explain Scripture.

pp. 317–322 · 14 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
Daniel 8:14
14

And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.

Psalm 119:130
130

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Acts 17:11
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.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 317.1–GC 322.2)

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 does Daniel 8:14 say will happen at the end of the 2300 days?”

Observation: Unto 2300 days
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Prayer Focus

“Lord, give me a hunger for Your word and patience to study it carefully.”

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Choose one passage and look up every cross-reference in its margin.

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