"I was pointed back to ancient Israel. But two of the adults of the vast army that left Egypt entered the land of Canaan. Their dead bodies were strewn in the wilderness because of their transgressions. Modern Israel are in greater danger of forgetting God and being led into idolatry than were His ancient people. Many idols are worshiped, even by professed Sabbathkeepers. God especially charged His ancient people to guard against idolatry, for if they should be led away from serving the living God, His curse would rest upon them, while if they would love Him with all their heart, with all their soul, and with all their might, He would abundantly bless them in basket and in store, and would remove sickness from the midst of them. 1T 609.1"
"Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness; and all that were numbered of you, according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward, which have murmured against me, Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun."
The EGW passage directly references the story of the Israelites who died in the wilderness and only two adults entering Canaan, which is the core of Numbers 14:29-30.
"And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."
The EGW passage directly quotes and applies Deuteronomy 6:5 to the modern church, making the connection explicit.
"Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."
Both passages address the issue of idolatry and warn against it, drawing a parallel between the Israelites of the Old Testament and the audience being addressed.
"Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted."
Both passages use the example of the Israelites to warn against repeating their mistakes.
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:"
Both passages present a choice between blessing and cursing, life and death, based on obedience to God. While not a direct quote, the theme is clearly present.
"A blessing or a curse is now before the people of God—a blessing if they come out from the world and are separate, and walk in the path of humble obedience; and a curse if they unite with the idolatrous, who trample upon the high claims of heaven. The sins and iniquities of rebellious Israel are recorded and the picture presented before us as a warning that if we imitate their example of transgression and depart from God we shall fall as surely as did they. “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” 1T 609.2"
"Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come."
EGW directly quotes 1 Corinthians 10:11, applying the lessons from Israel's history to the contemporary church. This is a clear and intentional connection.
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:"
Both passages present a choice between blessing and cursing based on obedience or disobedience. While not a direct quote, the thematic similarity is strong.
"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,"
The call to 'come out from among them, and be ye separate' in 2 Corinthians 6:17 aligns with EGW's statement about separating from the world to receive a blessing. The connection is thematic and reinforces the idea of separation from worldly influences.
"Sister White]. We have known something of their sacrifices in the past, and have been witnesses of the blessing of God that has attended their plain, searching, faithful testimony. We have long been convinced that the teachings of the Holy Spirit in these visions were indispensable to the welfare of the people who are preparing for translation into the kingdom of God. In no other way can secret sins be rebuked and base men who creep “in unawares” into the flock of God be exposed and baffled in their evil designs. Long experience has taught us that such a gift is of inestimable value to the people of God. We believe also that God has called Brother White to bear a plain testimony in reproving wrongs thus made manifest, and that in this work he should have the support of those who truly fear God. 1T 609.3"
"For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ."
The EGW passage directly quotes the phrase 'creep in unawares' from Jude 1:4, indicating a clear and intentional connection.