In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The preacher also highlights the importance of not getting too attached to material possessions, as they can easily be taken away. Instead, our focus should be on the things of the Spirit and God's eternal kingdom. The sermon references the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt, where they faced oppression and hardship, but ultimately God delivered them.

Watchman Nee explores the life of Jacob, drawing parallels to our own struggles with self-will and sinfulness. He emphasizes that Jacob's transformation into a vessel for God's purpose was a result of divine discipline, showcasing God's grace and election. Through four stages of Jacob's life, Nee illustrates how God's unwavering promise and guidance shaped Jacob from a schemer into a man of faith. The sermon highlights that God's work in us is not dependent on our natural abilities but on His sovereign choice and grace. Ultimately, it reassures believers that, like Jacob, we can trust in God's plan for our lives, regardless of our past failures.

William Gurnall preaches about the importance of secret or closet prayer, emphasizing the duty of Christians to have intimate and frequent communion with God in private. He highlights the examples of biblical saints who engaged in secret prayer, such as Abraham, Rebekah, Jacob, and David, as well as the practice of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gurnall encourages believers to maintain a strong love, fear, and joy in God, which will naturally lead them to engage in secret prayer. He emphasizes that secret prayer is a duty incumbent upon Christians, as it allows them to pour out their hearts to God, who sees and hears their every cry and groan in secret.

George Whitefield emphasizes the importance of true conversion, highlighting the need for repentance and being converted to have sins forgiven and experience spiritual renewal. He points out that conversion involves a deep inner change, not just external reformation, and stresses the necessity of depending on the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Whitefield underscores the role of the Holy Spirit in conversion, stating that it is a divine work that cannot be achieved through human effort alone. He warns about the consequences of not being converted, emphasizing the urgency of seeking salvation and finding true rest for the soul before it's too late.

Walter Beuttler delves into the book of Obadiah, highlighting the prophetic message of divine retribution and the ultimate triumph of God's government. The Edomites, descendents of Esau, faced humiliation and doom due to their pride, violence against Jacob, and envy of Israel's privileges. Edom's sins of hostility, refusal to help, rejoicing in destruction, and betrayal led to their inevitable doom and the enlargement of Israel.