"Bible Study The urgent necessities that are making themselves felt in this time demand a constant education in the word of God. This is present truth. Throughout the world there should be a reform in Bible study, for it is needed now as never before. As this reform progresses, a mighty work will be wrought; for when God declared that His word should not return unto Him void, He meant all that He said. A knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ “whom He has sent” is the highest education, and it will cover the earth with its wonderful enlightenment as the waters cover the sea. 6T 131"
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it."
EGW directly quotes and applies Isaiah 55:11 to the importance and efficacy of studying God's word. This is a clear and intentional allusion.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
EGW directly quotes John 17:3, emphasizing the importance of knowing God and Jesus Christ. This is a clear and intentional allusion.
"They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea."
EGW alludes to Isaiah 11:9 by using the phrase "cover the earth with its wonderful enlightenment as the waters cover the sea," directly referencing the prophecy of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the Lord.
"Bible study is especially needed in the schools. Students should be rooted and grounded in divine truth. Their attention should be called, not to the assertions of men, but to the word of God. Above all other books, the word of God must be our study, the great textbook, the basis of all education; and our children are to be educated in the truths found therein, irrespective of previous habits and customs. In doing this, teachers and students will find the hidden treasure, the higher education. 6T 131.3"
"If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;"
Both passages speak of seeking wisdom/truth as one would seek hidden treasure. The EGW passage encourages students and teachers to find the "hidden treasure" of higher education in the word of God, echoing the sentiment of Proverbs 2:4.
"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
EGW's emphasis on the Bible as the basis of education and its profitableness aligns directly with 2 Timothy 3:16's assertion that Scripture is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction.
"In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge."
Both passages connect wisdom/knowledge with hidden treasures, although EGW applies it specifically to Bible study.