"The reign of Uzziah was drawing to a close, and Jotham was already bearing many of the burdens of state, when Isaiah, of the royal line, was called, while yet a young man, to the prophetic mission. The times in which Isaiah was to labor were fraught with peculiar peril to the people of God. The prophet was to witness the invasion of Judah by the combined armies of northern Israel and of Syria; he was to behold the Assyrian hosts encamped before the chief cities of the kingdom. During his lifetime, Samaria was to fall, and the ten tribes of Israel were to be scattered among the nations. Judah was again and again to be invaded by the Assyrian armies, and Jerusalem was to suffer a siege that would have resulted in her downfall had not God miraculously interposed. Already grave perils were threatening the peace of the southern kingdom. The divine protection was being removed, and the Assyrian forces were about to overspread the land of Judah. PK 305.2"
"In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple."
Both passages mention King Uzziah and the context of Isaiah's calling. The EGW passage provides historical background and context for Isaiah's ministry, which begins in Isaiah 6:1. While not a direct quote, the EGW passage sets the stage for the events described in Isaiah 6:1.
"In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign."
Both passages mention Jotham and Uzziah. The EGW passage provides historical context, mentioning Jotham's role during Uzziah's reign, which aligns with the information in 2 Kings 15:32. The connection is a thematic parallel as it relates to the historical context of the kings' reigns.
"But the dangers from without, overwhelming though they seemed, were not so serious as the dangers from within. It was the perversity of his people that brought to the Lord's servant the greatest perplexity and the deepest depression. By their apostasy and rebellion those who should have been standing as light bearers among the nations were inviting the judgments of God. Many of the evils which were hastening the swift destruction of the northern kingdom, and which had recently been denounced in unmistakable terms by Hosea and Amos, were fast corrupting the kingdom of Judah. PK 305.3"
"Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward."
Both passages describe the sinfulness and corruption of the people, leading to God's judgment. The EGW passage speaks of apostasy and rebellion, while Isaiah 1:4 describes a sinful nation laden with iniquity who have forsaken the Lord. The connection is strong and relevant.
"But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone."
Both passages describe the rebellious nature of the people. The EGW passage mentions apostasy and rebellion, while Jeremiah 5:23 speaks of a revolting and rebellious heart. The connection is valid and supports the overall theme.