A.B. Simpson emphasizes the theme of trust and victory in the life of Jesus, illustrating how His faith led Him through suffering to triumph. He points out that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection exemplify a continuous victory of faith, encouraging believers to follow His example in their own struggles. Simpson reminds us that Jesus is our great Pattern Believer, who has paved the way for us to claim our salvation and experience victory in our lives. By looking to Jesus, we can find the strength to overcome difficulties and temptations, knowing that where He has triumphed, we can also triumph. The sermon calls us to embrace faith as the key to living a victorious Christian life.

Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the blessed characteristics of true Christianity, focusing on the importance of waiting for the coming of the Lord as seen in the parable of the ten virgins. He emphasizes the three great marks of a true believer: Separation, Manifestation, and Expectation, as illustrated in the lives of the Thessalonians. Gaebelein highlights the significance of understanding that our Lord is also waiting for His people and His enemies to be made His footstool, stressing the patient waiting of Christ and the privilege of sharing in His rejection. He encourages believers to patiently wait for Christ and to bear His reproach, knowing that suffering with Him will lead to sharing in His triumph and glory.

The preacher delves into the concept of 'Footstool' as mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing God's authority and power over all things. The footstool represents a place of worship and reverence, emphasizing God's holiness and sovereignty over heaven and earth. Through various verses in the Old and New Testaments, the footstool is associated with the exaltation of the Lord, the defeat of enemies, and the eternal reign of Christ. The sermon highlights the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its eternal significance and the victory over sin and death, leading believers to a life of unbroken fellowship and victory.