"The Beatitudes are Christ's greeting, not only to those who believe, but to the whole human family. He seems to have forgotten for a moment that He is in the world, not in heaven; and He uses the familiar salutation of the world of light. Blessings flow from His lips as the gushing forth of a long-sealed current of rich life. 7T 269.1 Christ leaves us in no doubt as to the traits of character that He will always recognize and bless. From the ambitious favorites of the world He turns to those whom they disown, pronouncing all blessed who receive His light and life. To the poor in spirit, the meek, the lowly, the sorrowful, the despised, the persecuted, He opens His arms of refuge, saying: “Come unto Me, ... and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 . 7T 269.2"
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 11:28 in this passage.
"And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God."
The EGW passage directly references the Beatitudes and quotes Matthew 11:28. The connection to Luke 6:20 is less direct, but the overall context of the Beatitudes being Christ's greeting to the poor makes the connection valid.
"Christ can look on the misery of the world without a shade of sorrow for having created man. In the human heart He sees more than sin, more than misery. In His infinite wisdom and love He sees man's possibilities, the height to which he may attain. He knows that, even though human beings have abused their mercies and destroyed their God-given dignity, yet the Creator is to be glorified in their redemption. 7T 269.3"
"But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man."
Both passages address Christ's perspective on humanity's fallen state and the possibility of redemption. Hebrews 2:9 focuses on Jesus's sacrifice and glorification, while the EGW passage emphasizes Christ's vision of human potential despite sin. The connection is thematic, focusing on redemption and God's view of humanity.
"The Sermon on the Mount is an example of how we are to teach. What pains Christ has taken to make mysteries no longer mysteries, but plain, simple truths! There is in His instruction nothing vague, nothing hard to understand. 7T 269.4"
"For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes."
Both passages discuss the nature of Christ's teaching. Matthew 7:29 highlights His authority, while the EGW passage emphasizes the clarity and simplicity of His instruction. They both relate to the effectiveness and style of Jesus's teaching.
"“He opened His mouth, and taught them.” Matthew 5:2 . His words were spoken in no whispered tones, nor was His utterance harsh and disagreeable. He spoke with clearness and emphasis, with solemn, convincing force. 7T 269.5"
"And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,"
The EGW passage directly quotes Matthew 5:2 and elaborates on the manner in which Jesus taught. This is a clear and direct allusion.