"The Australian Conference Meeting It was only a week till the time of the opening of the Australian Conference, which was to be held in Federal Hall, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, beginning December 24. There were in regular attendance about one hundred representatives from the companies of Sabbath keepers in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and New South Wales. LS 333"
"And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter."
Both passages describe gatherings of religious leaders to discuss important matters. While the context and specific purpose differ, the general theme of religious assembly connects them.
"December 16, the party reached Melbourne, and were given a most hearty welcome by Elder Geo. C. Tenney and his associates in the publishing house. In anticipation of Mrs. White's arrival, Elder Tenney had vacated his new house, and insisted that she and her helpers walk in and make themselves at home. LS 333.1"
"Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Both passages touch on the theme of hospitality to strangers. Hebrews 13:2 encourages entertaining strangers, and the EGW passage describes Elder Tenney's generous welcome and provision of housing for Mrs. White and her helpers.
"At that time there were about four hundred and fifty Sabbath keepers in all Australia and Tasmania. At the capital of each of the colonies entered, a church had been established; and it was in these leading cities that the bulk of the membership was located. LS 333.3"
"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 relate to the spread of a religious message to different geographical areas. Acts 1:8 is a commission to spread the gospel, while the EGW passage describes the establishment of churches in various Australian colonies.