"He who grasps this thought has before him an infinite field for study. He has the key that will unlock to him the whole treasure house of God's word. Ed 126.1"
"Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old."
Both passages discuss accessing the treasures of God's word. EGW speaks of a 'key' to unlock the 'treasure house,' while Matthew speaks of a scribe bringing forth 'things new and old' from his treasure. The connection is thematic, relating to the richness and accessibility of divine knowledge.
"The science of redemption is the science of all sciences; the science that is the study of the angels and of all the intelligences of the unfallen worlds; the science that engages the attention of our Lord and Saviour; the science that enters into the purpose brooded in the mind of the Infinite—“kept in silence through times eternal” ( Romans 16:25 , R.V.); the science that will be the study of God's redeemed throughout endless ages. This is the highest study in which it is possible for man to engage. As no other study can, it will quicken the mind and uplift the soul. Ed 126.2"
"Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"
Ellen White directly references Romans 16:25 in this passage.
"Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into."
Both passages discuss the importance of redemption and the interest of angels in it. EGW expands on the idea that angels are interested in the plan of salvation, which is mentioned in 1 Peter 1:12.
"“The excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” “The words that I speak unto you,” said Jesus, “they are spirit, and they are life.” “This is life eternal, that they should know Thee the only true God, and Him whom Thou didst send.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 ; John 6:63 ; 17:3 , R.V. Ed 126.3"
"For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it."
Ellen White directly references Ecclesiastes 7:12 in this passage.
"It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life."
Ellen White directly references John 6:63 in this passage.
"The creative energy that called the worlds into existence is in the word of God. This word imparts power; it begets life. Every command is a promise; accepted by the will, received into the soul, it brings with it the life of the Infinite One. It transforms the nature and re-creates the soul in the image of God. Ed 126.4"
"All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."
EGW's statement that the creative energy is in the word of God and that it imparts power and life directly reflects the principle found in John 1:3, which states that all things were made by Him (the Word).
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
The EGW passage speaks of being re-created in the image of God through the word, which directly echoes the concept of being a 'new creature' in Christ as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17. The transformation of nature and soul aligns with the idea of old things passing away and all things becoming new.
"The life thus imparted is in like manner sustained. “By every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” ( Matthew 4:4 ) shall man live. Ed 126.5"
"But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Ellen White directly references Matthew 4:4 in this passage.
"The mind, the soul, is built up by that upon which it feeds; and it rests with us to determine upon what it shall be fed. It is within the power of everyone to choose the topics that shall occupy the thoughts and shape the character. Of every human being privileged with access to the Scriptures, God says, “I have written to him the great things of My law.” “Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Hosea 8:12 ; Jeremiah 33:3 . Ed 126.6"
"I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing."
Ellen White directly references Hosea 8:12 in this passage.
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
Ellen White directly references Jeremiah 33:3 in this passage.