"The rainbow round about the throne is an assurance that God is true, that in Him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. We have sinned against Him, and are undeserving of His favor; yet He Himself has put into our lips that most wonderful of pleas, “Do not abhor us, for Thy name's sake; do not disgrace the throne of Thy glory; remember, break not Thy covenant with us.” Jeremiah 14:21 . When we come to him confessing our unworthiness and sin, He has pledged Himself to give heed to our cry. The honor of His throne is staked for the fulfillment of His word unto us. COL 148.1"
"Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake, do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us."
Ellen White directly references Jeremiah 14:21 in this passage.
"Like Aaron, who symbolized Christ, our Saviour bears the names of all His people on His heart in the holy place. Our great High Priest remembers all the words by which He has encouraged us to trust. He is ever mindful of His covenant. COL 148.2"
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Both passages discuss Jesus as the High Priest who understands our weaknesses and encourages us to approach God with confidence. The EGW passage amplifies the role of Christ as High Priest, drawing a parallel to Aaron.
"And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the Lord continually."
The EGW passage explicitly mentions Aaron bearing the names of the children of Israel on his heart in the holy place, directly referencing Exodus 28:29. This is a clear allusion.
"Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession."
The EGW passage directly references Aaron as a symbol of Christ and connects this to Christ's role as High Priest, bearing the names of His people. This echoes the theme of Hebrews 4:14, which speaks of Jesus as a great high priest. The connection is more than just thematic; it's a direct application of the High Priest concept to Christ.
"All who seek of Him shall find. All who knock will have the door opened to them. The excuse will not be made, Trouble Me not; the door is closed; I do not wish to open it. Never will one be told, I cannot help you. Those who beg at midnight for loaves to feed the hungry souls will be successful. COL 148.3"
"For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the principle stated in Matthew 7:8: "All who seek of Him shall find. All who knock will have the door opened to them." This is a clear and direct application of the biblical principle.
"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the sentiments expressed in Luke 11:9-10 regarding asking, seeking, and knocking. The language is very similar, and the meaning is directly related.
"And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth."
The EGW passage directly references the parable in Luke 11:5-8, including the phrase "Trouble Me not; the door is closed." It uses the parable's imagery to illustrate God's willingness to answer prayers, contrasting it with the reluctance of the friend in the parable.