The sermon focuses on the Book of Deuteronomy, highlighting the transition of the second generation of God's people entering the promised land of Canaan after the first generation perished due to unbelief. Moses preaches important sermons to prepare the new generation, emphasizing the need to love and obey God's Word with all their being and pass these values on to their children. The core message is about nurturing a generation that loves and obeys God, with a key emphasis on the foundational aspects of revelation, responsibility, relationship, and reality in the educational process.

Edward Payson preaches about the duty of one generation to praise and declare God's works to the next generation, emphasizing the importance of transmitting religious knowledge and instilling a love for God from a young age. He explains that by fulfilling this duty, the cycle of corruption and sinfulness passed down through generations can be broken, leading to a world where all generations know and praise God, resulting in a harmonious and worshipful society. Payson urges individuals to qualify themselves for this duty, reflect on their efforts in imparting religious knowledge, and encourages the rising generation to eagerly receive and pass on the praises of God to future descendants, envisioning a future where all nations unite in universal praise and worship of God.