"We are numbered with Israel. All the instruction given to the Israelites of old concerning the education and training of their children, all the promises of blessing through obedience, are for us. MH 405.1"
"Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed."
EGW's statement about being numbered with Israel and the promises being for 'us' aligns with the concept in Romans 9:6-8 that not all who are physically descended from Israel are truly part of God's chosen people. There's a thematic connection regarding who constitutes the true Israel and the inheritance of promises.
"God's word to us is, “I will bless thee, ... and thou shalt be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2 . MH 405.2"
"And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:"
EGW directly quotes Genesis 12:2.
"Of the first disciples and of all who should believe on Him through their word Christ said, “The glory which Thou gavest Me I have given them; that they may be one, even as We are one: I in them, and Thou in Me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that Thou hast sent Me, and hast loved them, as Thou hast loved Me.” John 17:22, 23 . MH 405.3"
"And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:"
EGW directly quotes John 17:22.
"Wonderful, wonderful words, almost beyond the grasp of faith! The Creator of all worlds loves those who give themselves to His service, even as He loves His son. Even here and now His gracious favor is bestowed upon us to this marvelous extent. He has given us the Light and Majesty of heaven, and with Him He has bestowed all the heavenly treasure. Much as He has promised us for the life to come, He bestows princely gifts in this life. As subjects of His grace, He desires us to enjoy everything that will ennoble, expand, and elevate our characters. He is waiting to inspire the youth with power from above, that they may stand under the blood- stained banner of Christ, to work as He worked, to lead souls into safe paths, to plant the feet of many upon the Rock of Ages. MH 405.4"
"For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly."
The EGW passage speaks of God's love, grace, and provision of good things for those who serve Him, which aligns with the sentiment in Psalm 84:11 that God will give grace and glory and withhold no good thing from those who walk uprightly. The connection is thematic, focusing on God's blessings for the faithful.
"All who are seeking to work in harmony with God's plan of education will have His sustaining grace, His continual presence, His keeping power. To everyone He says: MH 405.5"
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
The EGW passage speaks of God's sustaining grace and presence, which aligns with the peace that Jesus offers in John 14:27. However, the connection is not a direct quote or explicit allusion, but rather a thematic resonance.
"thee.” “I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Joshua 1:9, 5 . MH 405.6"
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
The EGW passage directly quotes Joshua 1:9 and 5, which in turn alludes to Deuteronomy 31:6. This is a clear and direct reference.
"There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
EGW directly quotes Joshua 1:5.