Here Satan spread the world before Christ in the most attractive light and intimated to Him that He need not endure so much suffering to obtain the kingdoms of the earth; Satan would yield all his claims if Christ would but worship him. Satan's dissatisfaction first commenced in heaven because he could not be first and highest in command —equal with God, exalted above Christ. He rebelled and lost his estate; and he, and those who sympathized with him, were turned out of heaven. In the wilderness he hoped to gain advantage through the weak and suffering condition of Christ, and obtain from Him that homage which he could not obtain in heaven. But Jesus, even in His faint and exhausted condition, yielded not to the temptation of Satan for a moment, but showed His superiority and exercised His authority by bidding Satan: “Get thee hence”—or, Depart from Me. Satan was baffled. He then studied how he could accomplish his purpose and receive the honor from the human race which was refused him…
"And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me."
EGW directly references the event of Satan offering the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship, which is the core of Matthew 4:9. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me."
The EGW passage directly recounts and expands upon the temptation of Christ in the wilderness as described in Matthew 4:8-9. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a retelling with added details and interpretations.
"Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;"
Both passages describe Satan showing Jesus the kingdoms of the world. EGW expands on the purpose and context, but the core image is present in both.
"And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it."
Both passages describe Satan offering Jesus power and glory. While the wording differs slightly between Matthew and Luke, and EGW's passage, the core theme of Satan offering worldly power to Jesus is consistent.
"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
The EGW passage refers to Satan's initial rebellion and expulsion from heaven, which is a central theme in Revelation 12:7-9. While not a direct quote, the connection is clear and relevant to the overall narrative.
"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him."
Both passages refer to Satan being cast out. EGW connects this to Satan's rebellion and the temptation of Christ, while Revelation describes the event itself. There's a clear thematic link.
"For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:"
Both passages allude to Satan's desire to be equal with God. Isaiah 14:13 describes Satan's ambition, while EGW connects this ambition to the temptation of Christ. The thematic link is present, though not a direct quote.
Satan failed in his temptations to Christ in the wilderness. The plan of salvation has been carried out. The dear price has been paid for man's redemption. And now Satan seeks to tear away the foundation of the Christian's hope and turn the minds of men into such a channel that they may not be benefited or saved by the great sacrifice offered. He leads fallen man, through his “all deceivableness of unrighteousness,“ to believe that he can do very well without an atonement, that he need not depend upon a crucified and risen Saviour, that man's own merits will entitle him to God's favor. And then he destroys man's confidence in the Bible, well knowing that if he succeeds here, and faith in the detector which places a mark upon himself is destroyed, he is safe. He fastens upon minds the delusion that there is no personal devil, and those who believe this make no effort to resist and war against that which they think does not exist. Thus poor, blind mortals finally adopt the maxim, “Whatev…
"And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved."
The EGW passage directly quotes "all deceivableness of unrighteousness" from 2 Thessalonians 2:10, and uses it in a similar context of Satan's deception leading people away from salvation.
"Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."
The EGW passage references the temptation of Christ and alludes to Jesus' command to Satan, "Get thee hence." This is a direct reference to Matthew 4:10, making it more than just a thematic parallel.
"And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."
The EGW passage discusses Satan's deceptive nature and his attempts to lead people astray. This aligns with the theme of Satan disguising himself as an angel of light in 2 Corinthians 11:14. The connection is thematic and supports the overall argument about Satan's methods.
"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;"
The EGW passage warns against neglecting salvation, which is a central theme in Hebrews 2:3. While the connection is not a direct quote or explicit allusion, the underlying message about the importance of salvation makes it a relevant thematic parallel.