F.B. Meyer emphasizes that the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus to fulfill the prophecy of the return of the Jewish captives from Babylon, as foretold by Jeremiah and Isaiah. He highlights the importance of prayer, as exemplified by Daniel, in influencing leaders and initiating divine movements. Meyer notes that while God can stir hearts, obedience is essential, and sadly, only a few of the Jewish captives responded to the call to return. He encourages believers to rise up and act whenever they feel a divine stirring in their lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for faith and responsiveness to God's leading.

Bakht Singh delivers a powerful sermon warning believers about the subtle temptations to compromise their moral integrity for earthly gain, using the examples of King Asa and King Jehoshaphat who fell into worldliness and made destructive alliances. He emphasizes the consequences of anger towards God's messengers and the danger of being deceived by worldly influences, leading to loss of peace, joy, and zeal in one's spiritual life. The story of Jehoshaphat's near-death experience on the battlefield serves as a cautionary tale against aligning with those who oppose God, highlighting the importance of obeying God's Word and honoring Him above all else.

John Bunyan emphasizes that true strength and holiness in Christians often emerge during times of affliction, as seen in the lives of Noah, Lot, and David. He reflects on how adversity can lead to spiritual growth and deeper service to God, while prosperity may lead to idleness. Bunyan encourages believers to embrace their trials with patience, recognizing that these experiences are essential for their spiritual development. He concludes by urging the faithful to accept God's word and the challenges presented by others with a humble and patient heart.