"Jesus said of the Old Testament Scriptures,—and how much more is it true of the New,—“They are they which testify of Me,” the Redeemer, Him in whom our hopes of eternal life are centered. John 5:39 . Yes, the whole Bible tells of Christ. From the first record of creation—for “without Him was not anything made that was made”—to the closing promise, “Behold, I come quickly,” we are reading of His works and listening to His voice. John 1:3 ; Revelation 22:12 . If you would become acquainted with the Saviour, study the Holy Scriptures. SC 88.1"
"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
Ellen White directly references John 5:39 in this passage.
"All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."
Ellen White directly references John 1:3 in this passage.
"And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."
Ellen White directly references Revelation 22:12 in this passage.
"economy, so in the spiritual economy: it is what we meditate upon that will give tone and strength to our spiritual nature. SC 88.2"
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Both passages emphasize the importance of focusing one's thoughts on positive and virtuous things. Philippians 4:8 lists specific qualities to meditate on, while the EGW passage speaks more generally about the impact of meditation on one's spiritual nature. The connection is thematic, focusing on the power of thought.
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."
Both passages connect meditation with spiritual strength/delight. Psalm 1:2 focuses on meditating on the law of the Lord, while EGW speaks more generally about meditation and its impact on spiritual nature. The connection is thematic.