Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of finding rest in the Lord amidst life's struggles and challenges. He highlights the need for believers to exhaust their own efforts in trying to overcome sin and the old self before truly entering into spiritual rest. Stanford points out that true rest can only be found in God, not in worldly comforts or circumstances, and encourages daily dependence on God similar to Israel's daily gathering of manna. He reminds believers that while the flesh seeks rest in this world, true rest is found in God alone, as written in Hebrews 4:9.

John Piper preaches on the conquest of Canaan, reflecting on Moses' final moments, the passing of leadership to Joshua, and the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. He emphasizes the importance of obedience in fulfilling God's promises, using Achan's disobedience as an example. Piper delves into the significance of the conquest as a demonstration of God's holiness and faithfulness, pointing to a future perfect rest for God's people beyond the temporary rest in Canaan.