"Chapter 2—The Training of the Twelve For the carrying on of His work, Christ did not choose the learning or eloquence of the Jewish Sanhedrin or the power of Rome. Passing by the self-righteous Jewish teachers, the Master Worker chose humble, unlearned men to proclaim the truths that were to move the world. These men He purposed to train and educate as the leaders of His church. They in turn were to educate others and send them out with the gospel message. That they might have success in their work they were to be given the power of the Holy Spirit. Not by human might or human wisdom was the gospel to be proclaimed, but by the power of God. AA 17"
"But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;"
Both passages highlight God's choice of the seemingly unqualified to carry out His work, contrasting with worldly standards of wisdom and power.
"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
The EGW passage discusses Christ training the disciples to spread the gospel, which directly relates to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20. The EGW passage explains the method of training, while Matthew outlines the command.
For three years and a half the disciples were under the instruction of the greatest Teacher the world has ever known. By personal contact and association, Christ trained them for His service. Day by day they walked and talked with Him, hearing His words of cheer to the weary and heavy-laden, and seeing the manifestation of His power in behalf of the sick and the afflicted. Sometimes He taught them, sitting among them on the mountainside; sometimes beside the sea or walking by the way, He revealed the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Wherever hearts were open to receive the divine message, He unfolded the truths of the way of salvation. He did not command the disciples to do this or that, but said, “Follow Me.” On His journeys through country and cities, He took them with Him, that they might see how He taught the people. They traveled with Him from place to place. They shared His frugal fare, and like Him were sometimes hungry and often weary. On the crowded streets, by the lakeside, i…
"But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples."
Both passages describe Jesus teaching his disciples, with Mark 4:34 specifically mentioning his private explanations to them, which aligns with EGW's description of Christ revealing mysteries to them.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
The EGW passage directly references Christ's ministry to the weary and heavy-laden, which is a clear allusion to Matthew 11:28.