Jack Hayford delves into the story of Pharaoh in Exodus, highlighting the dangers of heart-hardness and resistance to God. He emphasizes the importance of humility, teachability, and avoiding presumptuous knowledge about the Lord. Through Pharaoh's example, Hayford warns against being unaffected by the miraculous works of God and the tendency towards unbelief and thanklessness despite witnessing God's power. The sermon concludes with a reflection on God's dealings with Pharaoh, showcasing the balance between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, urging listeners to keep their hearts humble before God to fulfill His purposes.

John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of humility and lowliness of heart, contrasting it with the dangers of arrogance and pride. He emphasizes how true greatness comes from serving others and being meek, drawing examples from Scripture and the lives of saints. Chrysostom highlights how God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, showing that humility leads to exaltation while arrogance leads to downfall. He encourages the listeners to embrace humility, as it not only pleases God but also brings honor and blessings in this life and the life to come.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes the folly of fretting against God during times of distress, illustrating how individuals often blame God for their suffering instead of recognizing their own sins that lead to misery. He cites examples from scripture, such as Pharaoh's defiance and Jonah's misplaced anger, to show that a fretful heart can lead to a direct challenge against God. Brooks warns that fretting only brings more suffering and that true wisdom lies in accepting God's will rather than rebelling against it. He encourages believers to refrain from anger towards God and to seek understanding in their trials.

A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound truth of the first Beatitude, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven,' highlighting that true blessedness comes not from worldly success but from recognizing our spiritual poverty and dependence on God. He contrasts the humble spirit with the self-sufficient attitude that the world values, illustrating that acknowledging our need for God is the first step towards experiencing His grace. Pink points out that this realization of our helplessness is essential for spiritual awakening, akin to the prodigal son recognizing his need in a foreign land.