In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three spiritual periods in the life of Jacob, which can be applicable to many believers today. The first period is when Jacob lived somewhere else and then encountered the gospel and turned to God. The second period is characterized by Jacob's struggle to rely on himself rather than on God. The third period is when Jacob grows in grace and knowledge of Christ. The speaker then focuses on Jacob's journey to Egypt due to a famine in the land, highlighting the improvement in Jacob's faith as he takes his entire family with him. The speaker acknowledges the presence of a long genealogy in the passage but does not delve into it, emphasizing the importance of not getting bogged down in such details.

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.