"Chapter 7—The Schools of the Prophets The Lord himself directed the education of Israel. His care was not restricted to their religious interests; whatever affected their mental or physical well-being was also the subject of divine providence, and came within the sphere of divine law. CE 60"
"And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up."
The EGW passage speaks of God's comprehensive care for the education of Israel, encompassing religious, mental, and physical well-being. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 directly supports this by commanding the Israelites to diligently teach God's words to their children in all aspects of life.
"For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:"
Both passages highlight the importance of teaching God's law and testimonies to the next generation. While Deuteronomy 6:6-7 focuses on the method of teaching, Psalms 78:5 emphasizes the establishment of law and testimony for the purpose of educating children.
"mind. It was trained to see God alike in the scenes of nature and the words of revelation. The stars of heaven, the trees and flowers of the field, the lofty mountains, the rippling brooks,—all spoke of the Creator. The solemn service of sacrifice and worship at the sanctuary, and the utterances of the prophets, were a revelation of God. CE 60.2"
"For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
Both passages convey the idea that God's attributes and existence can be understood through observing nature. The EGW passage describes how the natural world and religious practices revealed God to the Israelites, while Romans 1:20 states that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen through creation.
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Psalm 19:1, that nature reveals God's glory and handiwork. The specific examples (stars, trees, mountains) amplify the general statement in the Psalm.