"The Bible has been robbed of its power, and the results are seen in a lowering of the tone of spiritual life. In the sermons from many pulpits of today there is not that divine manifestation which awakens the conscience and brings life to the soul. The hearers can not say, “Did not our heart burn within us, while He talked with us by the way, and while He opened to us the Scriptures?” Luke 24:32 . There are many who are crying out for the living God, longing for the divine presence. Philosophical theories or literary essays, however brilliant, cannot satisfy the heart. The assertions and inventions of men are of no value. Let the word of God speak to the people. Let those who have heard only traditions and human theories and maxims hear the voice of Him whose word can renew the soul unto everlasting life. COL 40.1"
"And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?"
Ellen White directly references Luke 24:32 in this passage.
"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:"
The EGW passage directly quotes Luke 24:32, making it an explicit allusion. The surrounding context in EGW further reinforces the connection by discussing the power of scripture and the longing for divine presence, mirroring the experience of the disciples on the road to Emmaus.
"Christ's favorite theme was the paternal tenderness and abundant grace of God; He dwelt much upon the holiness of His character and His law; He presented Himself to the people as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Let these be the themes of Christ's ministers. Present the truth as it is in Jesus. Make plain the requirements of the law and the gospel. Tell the people of Christ's life of self-denial and sacrifice; of His humiliation and death; of His resurrection and ascension; of His intercession for them in the courts of God; of His promise, “I will come again, and receive you unto Myself.” John 14:3 . COL 40.2"
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Ellen White directly references John 14:3 in this passage.
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
The EGW passage directly quotes John 14:6 and John 14:3, making it an explicit allusion. The surrounding context in EGW further reinforces the connection by discussing Christ's teachings and the themes that should be emphasized by ministers.