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GC 613.1–GC 619.1 • Daniel 12:1; Genesis 32:26; Psalm 91:1Ready Offline

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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel

Rembrandt • The time of trouble

“Jacob’s night of anguish, when he wrestled in prayer for deliverance from the hand of Esau (Genesis 32:24-30), represents the experience of God’s people in the time of trouble.”

“The Time of Trouble”

God’s care for His people in the final crisis

Daniel 12:1 speaks of a time of trouble such as never was, and of deliverance. Notice how the chapter uses Jacob’s night of wrestling as a picture of faith that holds on to God.

Chapter 39: The Time of Trouble

pp. 613–619 · 15 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

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And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

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He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 613.1–GC 619.1)

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

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What promise does Daniel 12:1 give at the end of the time of trouble?”

Observation: Thy people shall be delivered

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“Lord, teach me to hold on to You and not let go. Keep me in the shadow of Your wings.”

Practical Action

Read Psalm 91 each night this week.

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