"N umber N ine—Testimony for the Church Chapter 69—The Rebellion 1T 355 [See Appendix ] The dreadful state of our nation calls for deep humility on the part of God's people. The one all-important inquiry which should now engross the mind of everyone is: Am I prepared for the day of God? Can I stand the trying test before me? 1T 355"
"Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
Both passages connect a sense of national crisis with a call to humility, repentance, and turning to God. The EGW quote's emphasis on humility in light of a 'dreadful state' aligns with Joel's call to rend hearts and turn to God.
"Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is."
Both passages discuss a coming day of judgment or testing. EGW's passage emphasizes the need for preparation, while 1 Corinthians 3:13 speaks of the fiery trial that will reveal the quality of each person's work. The connection is thematic, focusing on the idea of a future evaluation, but not a direct quote or explicit allusion.
"Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come."
Both passages emphasize the need for watchfulness and preparedness for the Lord's coming. Matthew 24:42 is a direct command to watch, while EGW's passage urges self-examination in light of the impending day of God. The connection is thematic, revolving around the idea of being ready for a future event.
I saw that God is purifying and proving His people. He will refine them as gold, until the dross is consumed and His image is reflected in them. All have not that spirit of self-denial and that willingness to endure hardness and to suffer for the truth's sake, which God requires. Their wills are not subdued; they have not consecrated themselves wholly to God, seeking no greater pleasure than to do His will. Ministers and people lack spirituality and true godliness. Everything is to be shaken that can be shaken. God's people will be brought into most trying positions, and all must be settled, rooted, and grounded in the truth, or their steps will surely slide. If God comforts and nourishes the soul with His inspiring presence, they can endure, though the way may be dark and thorny. For the darkness will soon pass away, and the true light shine forever. I was pointed to Isaiah 58 ; 59:1-15 ; Jeremiah 14:10-12 , as a description of the present state of our nation. The people of this natio…
"Thus saith the Lord unto this people, Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet, therefore the Lord doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins. Then said the Lord unto me, Pray not for this people for their good. When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence."
Ellen White directly references Jeremiah 14:10-12 in this passage.
"And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness."
Both passages use the imagery of refining metal (gold/silver) to describe God's process of purifying His people. EGW's passage explicitly mentions God refining His people as gold, while Malachi 3:3 speaks of refining silver. The connection is strong and direct, making it a clear thematic parallel.