"Their questionings are silenced by a shout of triumph. Again and again it is repeated by the eager throng; it is taken up by the people afar off, and echoed from the surrounding hills and valleys. And now the procession is joined by crowds from Jerusalem. From the multitudes gathered to attend the Passover, thousands go forth to welcome Jesus. They greet Him with the waving of palm branches and a burst of sacred song. The priests at the temple sound the trumpet for evening service, but there are few to respond, and the rulers say to one another in alarm. “The world is gone after Him.” DA 571.1"
"The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him."
EGW directly quotes the Pharisees' statement from John 12:19, indicating a clear and intentional connection.
"Never before in His earthly life had Jesus permitted such a demonstration. He clearly foresaw the result. It would bring Him to the cross. But it was His purpose thus publicly to present Himself as the Redeemer. He desired to call attention to the sacrifice that was to crown His mission to a fallen world. While the people were assembling at Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, He, the antitypical Lamb, by a voluntary act set Himself apart as an oblation. It would be needful for His church in all succeeding ages to make His death for the sins of the world a subject of deep thought and study. Every fact connected with it should be verified beyond a doubt. It was necessary, then, that the eyes of all people should now be directed to Him; the events which preceded His great sacrifice must be such as to call attention to the sacrifice itself. After such a demonstration as that attending His entry into Jerusalem, all eyes would follow His rapid progress to the final scene. DA 571.2"
"Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord."
EGW's description of the events surrounding Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, including the people's actions and the significance of the Passover, aligns with the events described in John 12:13.
"He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth."
Both passages refer to Jesus as a lamb being led to sacrifice. EGW amplifies the concept of Jesus voluntarily offering Himself, while Isaiah 53:7 focuses on His silence and submission. The connection is thematic and meaningful.
"The events connected with this triumphal ride would be the talk of every tongue, and would bring Jesus before every mind. After His crucifixion, many would recall these events in their connection with His trial and death. They would be led to search the prophecies, and would be convinced that Jesus was the Messiah; and in all lands converts to the faith would be multiplied. DA 571.3"
"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
The EGW passage suggests that the triumphal entry would lead to conversions after the crucifixion, as people recalled the events and searched the prophecies. Acts 2:41 describes the conversion of three thousand souls after Peter's sermon, which referenced prophecies and the crucifixion. The connection is thematic, as both passages link specific events to subsequent conversions.
"In this one triumphant scene of His earthly life, the Saviour might have appeared escorted by heavenly angels, and heralded by the trump of God; but such a demonstration would have been contrary to the purpose of His mission, contrary to the law which had governed His life. He remained true to the humble lot He had accepted. The burden of humanity He must bear until His life was given for the life of the world. DA 571.4"
"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
The EGW passage emphasizes Jesus' humility and adherence to the law governing His life, even during the triumphal entry. Philippians 2:8 directly states that Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient unto death. The connection is a direct principle, as both passages highlight Jesus' humility and obedience.
"This day, which seemed to the disciples the crowning day of their lives, would have been shadowed with gloomy clouds had they known that this scene of rejoicing was but a prelude to the suffering and death of their Master. Although He had repeatedly told them of His certain sacrifice, yet in the glad triumph of the present they forgot His sorrowful words, and looked forward to His prosperous reign on David's throne. DA 571.5"
"From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day."
The EGW passage describes the disciples' inability to fully grasp Jesus' impending suffering and death, despite His repeated warnings. Matthew 16:21 explicitly states that Jesus began to show His disciples that He must suffer and be killed. The connection is a thematic parallel, as both passages address the disciples' lack of understanding regarding Jesus' future suffering.