"“The sower went forth to sow” (R.V.). In the East the state of affairs was so unsettled, and there was so great danger from violence that the people dwelt chiefly in walled towns, and the husbandmen went forth daily to their labor outside the walls. So Christ, the heavenly Sower, went forth to sow. He left His home of security and peace, left the glory that He had with the Father before the world was, left His position upon the throne of the universe. He went forth, a suffering, tempted man; went forth in solitude, to sow in tears, to water with His blood, the seed of life for a world lost. COL 36.1"
"And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;"
EGW directly quotes and expands upon the verse from Matthew, using it as a basis for her interpretation of Christ as the sower.
"His servants in like manner must go forth to sow. When called to become a sower of the seed of truth, Abraham was bidden, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will show thee.” Genesis 12:1 . “And he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8 . So to the apostle Paul, praying in the temple at Jerusalem, came the message from God, “Depart; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.” Acts 22:21 . So those who are called to unite with Christ must leave all, in order to follow Him. Old associations must be broken up, plans of life relinquished, earthly hopes surrendered. In toil and tears, in solitude, and through sacrifice, must the seed be sown. COL 36.2"
"Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee:"
Ellen White directly references Genesis 12:1 in this passage.
"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 11:8 in this passage.
"And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles."
Ellen White directly references Acts 22:21 in this passage.
"And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life."
Both passages discuss the idea of leaving behind familiar surroundings and comforts to follow God's call. While EGW uses specific examples (Abraham, Paul), the underlying theme of sacrifice and commitment aligns with Matthew 19:29.
"So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple."
Both passages emphasize the need to forsake all to follow Christ. EGW's examples of Abraham and Paul illustrate the principle of leaving everything behind, which is the core message of Luke 14:33.