"Then the Spirit of Inspiration came upon the disciples; the accused became the accusers, charging the murder of Christ upon those who composed the council. “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus,” Peter declared, “whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with His right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. And we are His witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey Him.” AA 82.1"
"The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 5:30.
"And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him."
The EGW passage directly quotes Acts 5:32.
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ."
The EGW passage directly quotes and elaborates on Peter's speech, which includes the core message of Acts 2:36. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct reference and expansion.
"So enraged were the Jews at these words that they decided to take the law into their own hands and without further trial, or without authority from the Roman officers, to put the prisoners to death. Already guilty of the blood of Christ, they were now eager to stain their hands with the blood of His disciples. AA 82.2"
"Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children."
The EGW passage directly links the Jews' desire to kill the disciples to their guilt in the death of Christ. This echoes the sentiment in Matthew 27:25, where the people accept responsibility for Jesus's blood. The connection is the acceptance of guilt for bloodshed.
"But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cesar."
The EGW passage describes the Jews' eagerness to kill the disciples, building upon their previous rejection and crucifixion of Jesus. This echoes the sentiment expressed in John 19:15, where they reject Jesus as their king and demand his crucifixion. The connection lies in the continued rejection and desire for violence.