"Like Christ, the messengers of the Most High today should take their position in these great thoroughfares, where they can meet the passing multitudes from all parts of the world. Like Him, hiding self in God, they are to sow the gospel seed, presenting before others the precious truths of Holy Scripture that will take deep root in mind and heart, and spring up unto life eternal. PK 74.1"
"And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people."
The EGW passage draws a parallel between Christ's ministry of teaching and preaching in various locations and the role of modern messengers of God. It emphasizes spreading the gospel and planting seeds of truth, mirroring the actions described in Matthew 9:35.
Solemn are the lessons of Israel's failure during the years when ruler and people turned from the high purpose they had been called to fulfill. Wherein they were weak, even to the point of failure, the Israel of God today, the representatives of heaven that make up the true church of Christ, must be strong; for upon them devolves the task of finishing the work that has been committed to man, and of ushering in the day of final awards. Yet the same influences that prevailed against Israel in the time when Solomon reigned are to be met with still. The forces of the enemy of all righteousness are strongly entrenched; only by the power of God can the victory be gained. The conflict before us calls for the exercise of a spirit of self-denial, for distrust of self and for dependence on God alone, for the wise use of every opportunity for the saving of souls. The Lord's blessing will attend His church as they advance unitedly, revealing to a world lying in the darkness of error the beauty of …
"Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come."
The EGW passage discusses learning from Israel's failures and applying those lessons to the church today, which aligns with the concept in 1 Corinthians 10:11 that the past serves as an example for those living in the present. The idea of admonition and avoiding past mistakes connects the two passages.