"Bengel's writings have been spread throughout Christendom. His views of prophecy were quite generally received in his own state of Wurttemberg, and to some extent in other parts of Germany. The movement continued after his death, and the advent message was heard in Germany at the same time that it was attracting attention in other lands. At an early date some of the believers went to Russia and there formed colonies, and the faith of Christ's soon coming is still held by the German churches of that country. GC 364.1"
"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
Both passages describe the spread of a message to different regions. Acts 1:8 speaks of the disciples being witnesses in various places, while the EGW passage describes the spread of the advent message to Germany and Russia. The connection is thematic, focusing on the dissemination of a religious message.
"exactness with which the prophecy had been fulfilled, as seen in the historian's record. Here was a testimony to the inspiration of the Scriptures, which served as an anchor to him amid the perils of later years. He could not rest satisfied with the teachings of rationalism, and in studying the Bible and searching for clearer light he was, after a time, led to a positive faith. GC 364.2"
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;"
Both passages use the metaphor of an 'anchor' to describe something that provides stability and hope. The EGW passage refers to prophecy as an anchor, while Hebrews 6:19 speaks of hope as an anchor of the soul.
"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:"
Both passages highlight the importance of prophecy as a source of light and guidance. The EGW passage speaks of prophecy as an 'anchor' amid perils, while 2 Peter 1:19 describes it as 'a light that shineth in a dark place.'
"As he pursued his investigation of the prophecies he arrived at the belief that the coming of the Lord was at hand. Impressed with the solemnity and importance of this great truth, he desired to bring it before the people; but the popular belief that the prophecies of Daniel are mysteries and cannot be understood was a serious obstacle in his way. He finally determined—as Farel had done before him in evangelizing Geneva—to begin with the children, through whom he hoped to interest the parents. GC 364.3"
"But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased."
The EGW passage describes the difficulty in understanding the prophecies of Daniel and the decision to start with children. Daniel 12:4 speaks of the book being sealed until the time of the end, implying difficulty in understanding, and the EGW passage addresses this difficulty directly.