"In listening to the sermon, let parents and children note the text and the scriptures quoted, and as much as possible of the line of thought, to repeat to one another at home. This will go far toward relieving the weariness with which children so often listen to a sermon, and it will cultivate in all a habit of attention and of connected thought. Ed 252.1"
"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart."
Both passages emphasize the importance of remembering and reflecting on what is heard or experienced. Mary pondered the events surrounding Jesus' birth, and EGW encourages families to reflect on sermons. The connection is thematic and meaningful.
"Meditation on the themes thus suggested will open to the student treasures of which he has never dreamed. He will prove in his own life the reality of the experience described in the scripture: Ed 252.2"
"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."
EGW directly references the scripture and its theme of gaining insight through meditation.
"“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart.” Jeremiah 15:16 . Ed 252.3"
"Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts."
Ellen White directly references Jeremiah 15:16 in this passage.
"“I will meditate in Thy statutes.” “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold.... Moreover by them is Thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Psalm 119:48 ; 19:10, 11 . Ed 252.4"
"More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 19:10.
"Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 19:11 and Psalm 119:48, making this an explicit allusion.
"My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 119:48.