The video is a sermon on the book of Job in the Bible. It begins by describing the structure of the book, with a prologue and three cycles of speeches between Job and his friends. The first cycle focuses on the nature of God and the belief that suffering is a result of sin. The second cycle discusses God's providence and how he deals with wicked people, while the third cycle addresses Job's innocence and the sins he may have committed. The sermon emphasizes the importance of reading different translations alongside the King James version to fully understand the poetic and dramatic nature of the book.

Charles Finney emphasizes that every excuse for sin ultimately condemns God, arguing that such excuses imply that God is unjust or tyrannical. He meticulously examines common excuses like inability, lack of time, and peculiar circumstances, demonstrating that they not only misrepresent God's character but also insult Him. Finney asserts that these justifications prevent true repentance and self-acknowledgment of sin, urging sinners to abandon their excuses and recognize their obligation to obey God. He calls for a sincere response to God's demands, emphasizing that true repentance requires relinquishing all justifications for sin.