"Chapter 32—The Child Not only the habits of the mother, but the training of the child were included in the angel's instruction to the Hebrew parents. It was not enough that Samson, the child who was to deliver Israel, should have a good legacy at his birth. This was to be followed by careful training. From infancy he was to be trained to habits of strict temperance. MH 379"
"Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:"
The EGW passage explicitly refers to the story of Samson and the angel's instructions to his parents, which directly relates to Judges 13:4 regarding abstaining from wine and strong drink. This is more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct reference and application of the biblical narrative.
"“Thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Luke 1:14, 15 , A.R.V. MH 379.3"
"For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb."
The EGW passage directly quotes Luke 1:14-15, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"On heaven's record of noble men the Saviour declared that there stood not one greater than John the Baptist. The work committed to him was one demanding not only physical energy and endurance, but the highest qualities of mind and soul. So important was right physical training as a preparation for this work that the highest angel in heaven was sent with a message of instruction to the parents of the child. MH 379.4"
"Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."
The EGW passage directly references John the Baptist and his importance, echoing the sentiment expressed in Matthew 11:11. The passage builds upon the biblical verse by connecting John's greatness to his physical and mental preparation, which is a valid amplification of the biblical text.