"When they were scattered by persecution they went forth filled with missionary zeal. They realized the responsibility of their mission. They knew that they held in their hands the bread of life for a famishing world; and they were constrained by the love of Christ to break this bread to all who were in need. The Lord wrought through them. Wherever they went, the sick were healed and the poor had the gospel preached unto them. AA 106.1 Philip, one of the seven deacons, was among those driven from Jerusalem. He “went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits ... came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city.” AA 106.2"
"Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word."
EGW describes the actions of believers scattered by persecution, directly echoing the principle described in Acts 8:4. The passage in Acts is a general statement, and EGW provides a specific example of Philip's ministry.
"Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."
EGW describes the healing and preaching that occurred as the believers spread the gospel. This aligns with the instructions given in Matthew 10:8. While not a direct quote, the actions described are consistent with the command to heal and cast out demons.
"Christ's message to the Samaritan woman with whom He had talked at Jacob's well had borne fruit. After listening to His words, the woman had gone to the men of the city, saying, “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” They went with her, heard Jesus, and believed on Him. Anxious to hear more, they begged Him to remain. For two days He stayed with them, “and many more believed because of His own word.” John 4:29, 41 . AA 106.3"
"Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?"
EGW directly quotes John 4:29, making this a clear and explicit allusion.
"And many more believed because of his own word;"
EGW directly quotes and references John 4:41 in relation to the Samaritan woman's testimony.
"And when His disciples were driven from Jerusalem, some found in Samaria a safe asylum. The Samaritans welcomed these messengers of the gospel, and the Jewish converts gathered a precious harvest from among those who had once been their bitterest enemies. AA 106.4"
"Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word."
Both passages describe the scattering of disciples from Jerusalem and their subsequent preaching of the word. The EGW passage specifically mentions Samaria as a place of refuge and successful ministry, which is consistent with the broader narrative in Acts 8.