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The Great Controversy
GC 635.1–GC 639.1 • 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 1:7; Isaiah 25:9

“God’s People Delivered”

The second coming of Christ

At last Christ comes in glory. Notice the joy of the redeemed, the resurrection of those who sleep in Jesus, and the words God’s people speak when they see Him.

pp. 635–639 · 11 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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1 Thessalonians 4:16
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For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Revelation 1:7
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Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Isaiah 25:9
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And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.

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End of Day 1(GC 635.1–GC 639.1)

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

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“According to 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, what happens when the Lord descends?”

Observation: The dead in Christ
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Prayer Focus

“Lord Jesus, come quickly. Make me ready and joyful to meet You.”

Practical Action

Write Isaiah 25:9 on a card and read it each morning.

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