"Again the city of Prague seemed on the verge of a bloody conflict. As in former ages, God's servant was accused as “he that troubleth Israel.” 1 Kings 18:17 . The city was again placed under interdict, and Huss withdrew to his native village. The testimony so faithfully borne from his loved chapel of Bethlehem was ended. He was to speak from a wider stage, to all Christendom, before laying down his life as a witness for the truth. GC 104.1"
"And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?"
Ellen White directly references 1 Kings 18:17 in this passage.
"To cure the evils that were distracting Europe, a general council was summoned to meet at Constance. The council was called at the desire of the emperor Sigismund, by one of the three rival popes, John XXIII. The demand for a council had been far from welcome to Pope John, whose character and policy could ill bear investigation, even by prelates as lax in morals as were the churchmen of those times. He dared not, however, oppose the will of Sigismund. (See Appendix .) GC 104.2"
"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil."
The EGW passage describes Pope John's reluctance to face investigation due to his character, which aligns with the idea of preferring darkness over light because of evil deeds. The connection is thematic, focusing on the avoidance of scrutiny due to wrongdoing.
"courtiers. All the clergy and dignitaries of the city, with an immense crowd of citizens, went out to welcome him. Above his head was a golden canopy, borne by four of the chief magistrates. The host was carried before him, and the rich dresses of the cardinals and nobles made an imposing display. GC 104.3"
"And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,"
The EGW passage describes the pomp and ceremony surrounding the Pope's arrival, which parallels Jesus's criticism of religious leaders who love the best seats and positions of honor. The focus on outward display and seeking prominence strengthens the connection.