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"told that the light was unwelcome. When He saw men refuse the message of peace, His heart was pierced to the very depths. DA 255.1"
Related principle 80% John 1:5
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Both passages deal with the rejection of Jesus, who is presented as light. The EGW passage speaks of men refusing the message of peace, while John 1:5 states that the darkness did not comprehend the light.
"Jesus in the synagogue spoke of the kingdom He had come to establish, and of His mission to set free the captives of Satan. He was interrupted by a shriek of terror. A madman rushed forward from among the people, crying out, “Let us alone; what have we to do with Thee, Thou Jesus of Nazareth? art Thou come to destroy us? I know Thee who Thou art; the Holy One of God.” DA 255.2"
Direct citation 100% Mark 1:24
"Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God."
The EGW passage directly recounts the event described in Mark 1:24, including the specific words spoken by the possessed man. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"All was now confusion and alarm. The attention of the people was diverted from Christ, and His words were unheeded. This was Satan's purpose in leading his victim to the synagogue. But Jesus rebuked the demon, saying, “Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.” DA 255.3"
Direct citation 98% Mark 1:25
"And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him."
The EGW passage directly quotes Mark 1:25. The context is also the same: Jesus casting out a demon.
Direct citation 98% Luke 4:35
"And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not."
The EGW passage directly quotes Luke 4:35. The context is also the same: Jesus casting out a demon.
"The mind of this wretched sufferer had been darkened by Satan, but in the Saviour's presence a ray of light had pierced the gloom. He was roused to long for freedom from Satan's control; but the demon resisted the power of Christ. When the man tried to appeal to Jesus for help, the evil spirit put words into his mouth, and he cried out in an agony of fear. The demoniac partially comprehended that he was in the presence of One who could set him free; but when he tried to come within reach of that mighty hand, another's will held him, another's words found utterance through him. The conflict between the power of Satan and his own desire for freedom was terrible. DA 255.4"
Related principle 80% Luke 22:3
"Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve."
Both passages describe Satan's influence over individuals, though in different ways. The EGW passage describes a demoniac struggling against demonic control, while the verse describes Satan entering Judas. The common theme is the power of Satan to influence and control individuals.

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