"Jacob had learned from his mother of the divine intimation that the birthright should fall to him, and he was filled with an unspeakable desire for the privileges which it would confer. It was not the possession of his father's wealth that he craved; the spiritual birthright was the object of his longing. To commune with God as did righteous Abraham, to offer the sacrifice of atonement for his family, to be the progenitor of the chosen people and of the promised Messiah, and to inherit the immortal possessions embraced in the blessings of the covenant—here were the privileges and honors that kindled his most ardent desires. His mind was ever reaching forward to the future, and seeking to grasp its unseen blessings. PP 178.2"
"Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright."
Both passages discuss Jacob's desire for the birthright. Hebrews 12:16 mentions Esau selling his birthright, while the EGW passage elaborates on Jacob's motivations and the spiritual significance he attached to the birthright. The EGW passage provides context and interpretation of the biblical narrative.
"With secret longing he listened to all that his father told concerning the spiritual birthright; he carefully treasured what he had learned from his mother. Day and night the subject occupied his thoughts, until it became the absorbing interest of his life. But while he thus esteemed eternal above temporal blessings, Jacob had not an experimental knowledge of the God whom he revered. His heart had not been renewed by divine grace. He believed that the promise concerning himself could not be fulfilled so long as Esau retained the rights of the first-born, and he constantly studied to devise some way whereby he might secure the blessing which his brother held so lightly, but which was so precious to himself. PP 178.3"
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
While not a direct allusion, there is a thematic parallel. Matthew 6:33 encourages seeking God's kingdom first, while the EGW passage describes Jacob's desire for the spiritual birthright. However, the EGW passage also highlights Jacob's lack of genuine faith and his manipulative approach, contrasting with the selfless seeking of God's kingdom advocated in Matthew 6:33. The connection is present, but not strong.