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GC 551.1–GC 554.2 • Ecclesiastes 9:5; Isaiah 8:19; Psalm 146:4Ready Offline

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The Raising of the Daughter of Jairus

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“The ministration of holy angels, as presented in the Scriptures, is a truth most comforting and precious to every follower of Christ.”

“Can Our Dead Speak to Us?”

Safety in God’s word about the dead

Because the dead know nothing, the chapter warns against anything claiming to bring messages from them. Notice the Bible’s plain counsel, and where it points us for guidance instead.

Chapter 34: Can Our Dead Speak to Us?

pp. 551–554 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

• Ecclesiastes 9

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Ecclesiastes 9:5

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For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

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And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

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His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 551.1–GC 554.2)

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 Ecclesiastes 9:5 say about the dead?”

Observation: The dead know not

Prayer & Practice (Optional)

Prayer Focus

“Lord, You alone know the future. Guide me by Your word and Your Spirit.”

Practical Action

Bring one worry to God in prayer each day, with a promise from Scripture.

Personal prayer intention

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