"“You have the word of the living God, and for the asking you may have the gift of the Holy Spirit to make that word a power to those who believe and obey. The Holy Spirit's work is to guide into all truth. When you depend on the word of the living God with heart and mind and soul, the channel of communication will be unobstructed. Deep, earnest study of the word under the guidance of the Holy Spirit will give you fresh manna, and the same Spirit will make its use effectual. The exertion made by the youth to discipline the mind for high and holy aspirations will be rewarded. Those who make persevering efforts in this direction, putting the mind to the task of comprehending God's word, are prepared to be laborers together with God. 6T 163.1"
"Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come."
The EGW passage directly references the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers into all truth, mirroring the core message of John 16:13. The connection is clear and intentional.
"But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Both passages emphasize the importance of God's word for spiritual nourishment. The EGW passage uses the metaphor of 'fresh manna,' while Matthew 4:4 states that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. The connection is thematic and supports the idea of spiritual sustenance through God's word.