"Moses, Powerful Through Faith Younger than Joseph or Daniel was Moses when removed from the sheltering care of his childhood home; yet already the same agencies that shaped their lives had molded his. Only twelve years did he spend with his Hebrew kindred; but during these years was laid the foundation of his greatness; it was laid by the hand of one little known to fame. Ed 61"
"By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;"
Both passages discuss Moses' faith and his early life. Hebrews 11:24 mentions his refusal to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter due to his faith, while EGW elaborates on the influences that shaped his life during his early years with his Hebrew kindred. The connection is thematic and amplifies the biblical account.
"The lesson is for all. None can know what may be God's purpose in His discipline; but all may be certain that faithfulness in little things is the evidence of fitness for greater responsibilities. Every act of life is a revelation of character, and he only who in small duties proves himself “a workman that needeth not to be ashamed” ( 2 Timothy 2:15 ) will be honored by God with weightier trusts. Ed 61.1"
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
Ellen White directly references 2 Timothy 2:15 in this passage.
"He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much."
EGW directly quotes 2 Timothy 2:15 and connects it to the principle of faithfulness in small things leading to greater responsibilities, which aligns with the principle in Luke 16:10.
"Jochebed was a woman and a slave. Her lot in life was humble, her burden heavy. But through no other woman, save Mary of Nazareth, has the world received greater blessing. Knowing that her child must soon pass beyond her care, to the guardianship of those who knew not God, she the more earnestly endeavored to link his soul with heaven. She sought to implant in his heart love and loyalty to God. And faithfully was the work accomplished. Those principles of truth that were the burden of his mother's teaching and the lesson of her life, no after influence could induce Moses to renounce. Ed 61.3"
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
The EGW passage illustrates the principle of Proverbs 22:6 by highlighting Jochebed's efforts to instill faith in Moses during his formative years, which had a lasting impact on his life. The connection is strong and meaningful.
"When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
Both passages highlight the influence of mothers (Jochebed and Lois/Eunice) in instilling faith and principles in their children (Moses and Timothy). EGW expands on Jochebed's efforts to link Moses' soul with heaven, while 2 Timothy mentions the unfeigned faith dwelling in Timothy's grandmother and mother. The connection is thematic and focuses on the impact of maternal influence on faith development.