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The Great Controversy
GC 662.1–GC 666.3 • Revelation 21:4–5; Revelation 5:13

“The Controversy Ended”

All things new

The book closes with sin destroyed and the earth made new. Notice how the redeemed praise God, and how the last words sum up the whole controversy.

pp. 662–666 · 13 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Revelation 21:4
4

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:5
5

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Revelation 5:13
13

And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

The Great Controversy

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End of Day 1(GC 662.1–GC 666.3)

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

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What does Revelation 21:4 say God will take away?”

Observation: No more tears
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Prayer Focus

“Lord, thank You for the end of sin and sorrow. Make all things new in me now.”

Practical Action

Read Revelation 21–22 and thank God for one promise each day.

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