"to make but little impression upon the consciences or the lives of men. Everywhere there are hearts crying out for something which they have not. They long for a power that will give them mastery over sin, a power that will deliver them from the bondage of evil, a power that will give health and life and peace. Many who once knew the power of God's word have dwelt where there is no recognition of God, and they long for the divine presence. MH 143.1"
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst."
Both passages address a deep longing and need that only God can satisfy. The EGW passage speaks of hearts crying out for something they lack, while John 6:35 presents Jesus as the 'bread of life' who can quench that spiritual hunger and thirst. The connection is thematic, but not a direct allusion.
"The world needs today what it needed nineteen hundred years ago—a revelation of Christ. A great work of reform is demanded, and it is only through the grace of Christ that the work of restoration, physical, mental, and spiritual, can be accomplished. MH 143.2"
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"
Both passages emphasize the need for repentance and restoration through Christ. Acts 3:19 speaks of sins being blotted out and times of refreshing from the Lord, while the EGW passage highlights the need for a revelation of Christ to accomplish physical, mental, and spiritual restoration. The connection is thematic and relevant.
"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Both passages discuss transformation through Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 describes becoming a 'new creature' in Christ, with old things passing away, while the EGW passage speaks of the need for a revelation of Christ to accomplish restoration. The connection is thematic and relevant.