"“Ye are the light of the world,” says the heavenly Teacher. All have not the same experience in their religious life. But those of diverse exercises come together and with simplicity and humbleness of mind talk out their experience. All who are pursuing the onward Christian course should have, and will have, an experience that is living, that is new and interesting. A living experience is made up of daily trials, conflicts, and temptations, strong efforts and victories, and great peace and joy gained through Jesus. A simple relation of such experiences gives light, strength, and knowledge that will aid others in their advancement in the divine life. The worship of God should be both interesting and instructive to those who have any love for divine and heavenly things. 2T 579.1"
"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 5:14, attributing it to the 'heavenly Teacher' (Jesus).
"And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."
Both passages emphasize fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth within a community of believers. While EGW doesn't directly reference Acts 2:42, the themes of shared experience and mutual edification are present in both.
Jesus, the heavenly Teacher, did not hold Himself aloof from the children of men; but in order to benefit them He came from heaven to earth, where they were, that the purity and holiness of His life might shine upon the pathway of all and light the way to heaven. The Redeemer of the world sought to make His lessons of instruction plain and simple, that all might comprehend them. He generally chose the open air for His discourses. No walls could enclose the multitude which followed Him; but He had special reasons for resorting to the groves and the seaside to give His lessons of instruction. He could there have a commanding view of the landscape and make use of objects and scenes with which those in humble life were familiar, to illustrate the important truths He made known to them. With His lessons of instruction He associated the works of God in nature. The birds which were caroling forth their songs without a care, the flowers of the valley glowing in their beauty, the lily that repo…
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
Both passages discuss Jesus's incarnation and his ministry among people. John 1:14 describes the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, while the EGW passage describes Jesus coming from heaven to earth to benefit humanity.
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Both passages highlight Jesus as a teacher who is accessible and approachable. Matthew 11:29 emphasizes Jesus's meekness and lowliness, inviting people to learn from him. The EGW passage describes Jesus not holding himself aloof and making his lessons plain and simple.