F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of rediscovering the Book of the Law, believed to be the Book of Deuteronomy, during King Josiah's reign. The neglect of God's Word led to a moral decline among the people, and upon hearing its contents, Josiah was horrified by the evils associated with their apostasy. Meyer urges the congregation to read the Bible with a contemporary lens, recognizing its relevance to modern life and the unchanging nature of sin, humanity, and God. He asserts that the Bible remains a living document, as powerful and fresh today as it was when first written, and encourages daily engagement with it as a vital message 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.