"The people pressed into Christ's presence with urgent, pitiful appeals: Master, bless me. His ear heard every cry. With pity exceeding that of a tender mother He bent over the suffering little ones. All received attention. Everyone was healed of whatever disease he had. The dumb opened their lips in praise; the blind beheld the face of their Restorer. The hearts of the sufferers were made glad. DA 163.1"
"And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:"
Both passages describe Jesus healing the sick and afflicted. The Matthew passage provides a general account, while the EGW passage elaborates on the scene and the impact of Jesus' healing ministry. The core theme of Jesus healing the sick is present in both.
"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert."
Both passages describe the healing of the blind and the mute. Isaiah 35:5-6 is a prophecy of restoration, while the EGW passage describes the fulfillment of that prophecy in Christ's ministry. The specific acts of healing mentioned in both passages create a strong thematic connection.
"As the priests and temple officials witnessed this great work, what a revelation to them were the sounds that fell on their ears! The people were relating the story of the pain they had suffered, of their disappointed hopes, of painful days and sleepless nights. When the last spark of hope seemed to be dead, Christ had healed them. The burden was so heavy, one said; but I have found a helper. He is the Christ of God, and I will devote my life to His service. Parents said to their children, He has saved your life; lift up your voice and praise Him. The voices of children and youth, fathers and mothers, friends and spectators, blended in thanksgiving and praise. Hope and gladness filled their hearts. Peace came to their minds. They were restored soul and body, and they returned home, proclaiming everywhere the matchless love of Jesus. DA 163.2"
"Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;"
The EGW passage describes healing and forgiveness leading to praise, which aligns with the general theme of Psalm 103:3. However, it's a broad thematic connection rather than a direct reference.
"The crowd that had fled from the temple court after a time slowly drifted back. They had partially recovered from the panic that had seized them, but their faces expressed irresolution and timidity. They looked with amazement on the works of Jesus, and were convicted that in Him the prophecies concerning the Messiah were fulfilled. The sin of the desecration of the temple rested, in a great degree, upon the priests. It was by their arrangement that the court had been turned into a market place. The people were comparatively innocent. They were impressed by the divine authority of Jesus; but with them the influence of the priests and rulers was paramount. They regarded Christ's mission as an innovation, and questioned His right to interfere with what was permitted by the authorities of the temple. They were offended because the traffic had been interrupted, and they stifled the convictions of the Holy Spirit. DA 163.4"
"Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did."
Both passages describe the reaction of the crowd to Jesus' actions at the temple during the Passover. Both mention the people's belief due to the miracles, but also their hesitation due to the influence of the religious leaders. The EGW passage expands on the reasons for their hesitation, providing a thematic parallel.