"Dear teacher, as you consider your need of strength and guidance,—need that no human source can supply, —I bid you consider the promises of Him who is the wonderful Counselor. Ed 282.1"
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
EGW references the 'wonderful Counselor,' which is a direct title from Isaiah 9:6, indicating a clear allusion.
"“Behold,” He says, “I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” Revelation 3:8 . Ed 282.2"
"I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 3:8 in this passage.
"“Call unto Me, and I will answer thee.” “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.” Jeremiah 33:3 ; Psalm 32:8 . Ed 282.3"
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not."
EGW directly quotes Jeremiah 33:3.
"I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye."
EGW directly quotes Psalm 32:8.
"“Even unto the end of the world” “I am with you.” Matthew 28:20 . Ed 282.4"
"Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen."
EGW directly quotes Matthew 28:20.
"As the highest preparation for your work, I point you to the words, the life, the methods, of the Prince of teachers. I bid you consider Him. Here is your true ideal. Behold it, dwell upon it, until the Spirit of the divine Teacher shall take possession of your heart and life. Ed 282.5"
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
The EGW passage emphasizes the importance of studying the life and teachings of Jesus to allow the Holy Spirit to guide and transform. This aligns with John 14:26, which states that the Holy Spirit will teach and remind believers of Jesus' words.
"“Reflecting as a mirror the glory of the Lord,” you will be “transformed into the same image.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 , R.V. Ed 282.6"
"But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Ellen White directly references 2 Corinthians 3:18 in this passage.
"But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Both passages connect to the idea of reflecting God's character or image. EGW's statement directly calls for reflecting Christ, while 2 Corinthians 3:18 describes being transformed into His image.