J.B. Stoney preaches about the life and lessons of Hezekiah, highlighting how he was empowered by God to renew the testimony of the Lord in a time of great ruin and desolation, and how he was taught to trust in God even in the face of the end of all things. Hezekiah's life serves as an example of being strengthened by God to fulfill His purposes and to find peace and rest in Him amidst challenging circumstances.

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.

Anne Bradstreet reflects on a tragic event where her house is consumed by fire, leading her to contemplate the fleeting nature of earthly possessions and the importance of placing one's hope and treasure in heaven. She acknowledges God's sovereignty in giving and taking away, finding solace in the eternal home prepared by God. Bradstreet urges listeners to shift their focus from worldly wealth to the priceless inheritance awaiting them in heaven, emphasizing the need to detach from material possessions and set their hearts on things above.