This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance, turning back to God, and seeking His wisdom. It highlights the consequences of shedding innocent blood, promoting idolatry, and defying God's sanctuary. The message calls for a national revival, urging leaders to govern in the fear of God and individuals to repent and seek God's guidance. The hope lies in genuine repentance and turning back to God, as seen in the example of Manasseh in 2 Chronicles 33.

In this sermon, the preacher shares various stories and experiences to emphasize the power of sin and the hope found in the gospel. He highlights the destructive nature of sin, showing how it can lead people down a path they never intended to go. The preacher also emphasizes the misery and heartache that can come from living in sin. However, he offers hope by reminding listeners that even the most wicked individuals can find grace and mercy with the Lord. He encourages the audience to never give up hope and to pray for those who have walked away from God.

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.

Bob Hoekstra preaches on the remarkable story of Manasseh, a prideful rebel who engaged in abominable practices but experienced phenomenal spiritual recovery through genuine humility and repentance before the Lord. Despite Manasseh's extensive rebellion, when he humbled himself greatly, prayed, and implored the Lord, God poured out His grace, heard his supplication, and restored him to his kingdom, leading Manasseh to acknowledge the Lord as God.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes that no sinner should despair of God's mercy, using the story of Manasseh, who committed numerous sins yet found redemption in his affliction. After being taken captive and suffering greatly, Manasseh humbled himself and earnestly prayed, leading to God's gracious response and restoration. Meyer assures that just as God forgave Manasseh, He is willing to forgive and restore anyone who turns to Him with a broken heart. The sermon encourages believers to seek God not only in times of trouble but also in love and devotion. Ultimately, it highlights the abundant grace available through Jesus Christ.