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The Great Controversy
GC 582.1–GC 585.2 • Revelation 12:17; Revelation 14:12; 1 John 5:3

“The Impending Conflict”

Faithfulness to God’s commandments

The chapter describes a coming test over God’s law. Notice the Bible passages on the remnant who keep God’s commandments, and the spirit in which faithfulness is to be shown.

pp. 582–585 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
Revelation 12:17
17

And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 14:12
12

Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

1 John 5:3
3

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 582.1–GC 585.2)

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

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“How does Revelation 12:17 describe God’s people at the end?”

Observation: The remnant
Prayer & Practice (Optional)
Prayer Focus

“Lord, keep me faithful to You in small things today, so that I may stand in great things tomorrow.”

Practical Action

Choose one area of daily faithfulness to strengthen this week.

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