Jesus Himself, while He dwelt among men, was often in prayer. Our Saviour identified Himself with our needs and weakness, in that He became a suppliant, a petitioner, seeking from His Father fresh supplies of strength, that He might come forth braced for duty and trial. He is our example in all things. He is a brother in our infirmities, “in all points tempted like as we are;” but as the sinless one His nature recoiled from evil; He endured struggles and torture of soul in a world of sin. His humanity made prayer a necessity and a privilege. He found comfort and joy in communion with His Father. And if the Saviour of men, the Son of God, felt the need of prayer, how much more should feeble, sinful mortals feel the necessity of fervent, constant prayer. SC 93.4 Our heavenly Father waits to bestow upon us the fullness of His blessing. It is our privilege to drink largely at the fountain of boundless love. What a wonder it is that we pray so little! God is ready and willing to hear the si…
"For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin."
The EGW passage directly quotes Hebrews 4:15.
"And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God."
Both passages discuss Jesus spending time in prayer, particularly on a mountain. The EGW passage expands on the purpose and necessity of Jesus' prayer life, which aligns with the biblical accounts.
"And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone."
Similar to Luke 6:12, this verse also describes Jesus going to a mountain to pray. The EGW passage uses this as a basis to discuss the importance of prayer for Jesus and, by extension, for all believers.
"The darkness of the evil one encloses those who neglect to pray. The whispered temptations of the enemy entice them to sin; and it is all because they do not make use of the privileges that God has given them in the divine appointment of prayer. Why should the sons and daughters of God be reluctant to pray, when prayer is the key in the hand of faith to unlock heaven's storehouse, where are treasured the boundless resources of Omnipotence? Without unceasing prayer and diligent watching we are in danger of growing careless and of deviating from the right path. The adversary seeks continually to obstruct the way to the mercy seat, that we may not by earnest supplication and faith obtain grace and power to resist temptation. SC 94.2"
"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
The EGW passage directly connects neglecting prayer with succumbing to temptation, echoing the warning in Matthew 26:41 to watch and pray lest you enter into temptation.
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle of resisting the devil through prayer to obtain grace and power, which aligns with James 4:7's call to resist the devil.
"And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;"
Both passages emphasize the importance of consistent prayer. While EGW focuses on the consequences of neglecting prayer, Luke 18:1 encourages persistent prayer. The theme of continuous prayer connects them.