In this sermon, Moses addresses the children of Israel and reminds them of the covenant they have with God. He emphasizes that despite witnessing great miracles and signs, they have failed to truly perceive and understand God's work. Moses points out that God has provided for them during their 40 years in the wilderness, ensuring their clothes and shoes did not wear out and sustaining them without bread or wine. However, he laments that the people have not served the Lord with joyfulness and gratitude for all the blessings they have received. Moses also discusses the conditions of the covenant, which revolve around obedience to the law, and predicts the people's eventual failure to keep it.

John Gill addresses the anger and wrath of God, emphasizing that while God is loving and merciful, He also possesses anger and wrath as responses to sin. He distinguishes between God's anger, which is a displeasure with sin, and His wrath, which is the execution of justice against sin. Gill explains that God's anger is directed towards both the wicked and His own people when they sin, but His anger towards His people is temporary and rooted in love. He warns that God's wrath is serious and will ultimately be executed against unrepentant sinners, while also highlighting the grace available through Christ for those who believe. The sermon serves as a reminder of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.