"“The Child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him.” Luke 2:40 . Ed 78.1"
"And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him."
Ellen White directly references Luke 2:40 in this passage.
"Thus prepared, He went forth to His mission, in every moment of His contact with men exerting upon them an influence to bless, a power to transform, such as the world had never witnessed. Ed 78.2"
"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people."
Both passages describe Jesus' ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing, demonstrating a clear thematic connection. EGW amplifies the impact of Jesus' ministry.
"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him."
Both passages describe Jesus' ministry as doing good and healing, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The EGW passage echoes the sentiment of Acts 10:38 regarding Jesus' transformative influence.
"He who seeks to transform humanity must himself understand humanity. Only through sympathy, faith, and love can men be reached and uplifted. Here Christ stands revealed as the master teacher; of all that ever dwelt on the earth, He alone has perfect understanding of the human soul. Ed 78.3"
"But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd."
Both passages highlight Christ's compassion and understanding of humanity. Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus' compassion for the multitudes, which aligns with EGW's statement about understanding and reaching people through sympathy and love.
"And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man."
Both passages emphasize Christ's understanding of human nature. John 2:25 states that Jesus knew what was in man, which supports EGW's claim that Christ has a perfect understanding of the human soul.
"“We have not a high priest”—master teacher, for the priests were teachers—“we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but One that hath been in all points tempted like as we are.” Hebrews 4:15 , R.V. Ed 78.4"
"For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 4:15 in this passage.
"“In that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succor them that are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 . Ed 78.5 Christ alone had experience in all the sorrows and temptations that befall human beings. Never another of woman born was so fiercely beset by temptation; never another bore so heavy a burden of the world's sin and pain. Never was there another whose sympathies were so broad or so tender. A sharer in all the experiences of humanity, He could feel not only for, but with, every burdened and tempted and struggling one. Ed 78.6"
"For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 2:18 in this passage.
"perfect illustration and support. And more than this; what He taught, He was. His words were the expression, not only of His own life experience, but of His own character. Not only did He teach the truth, but He was the truth. It was this that gave His teaching, power. Ed 78.7"
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
The EGW passage directly echoes and expands upon John 14:6. The core idea that Jesus *is* the truth, not just a teacher of it, is central to both passages. The EGW passage amplifies this by stating that Jesus' words were an expression of His character, giving His teaching power.