Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the diligence, poverty, and humility of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of promoting the salvation of others and the need for earnest inquiry into personal salvation. The sermon highlights the devoted women who followed Jesus, like Mary Magdalene and the wife of Herod's steward, showcasing their love and faithfulness. Jesus, in his poverty, accepted support from these women, demonstrating humility and setting an example for believers. The sermon also explores the misunderstanding of Jesus' actions by his friends, illustrating how the world may not comprehend the motives of devoted Christians who are earnest in their faith.

J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the tragic story of Judas Iscariot, highlighting his heartless betrayal of Jesus, rejection of grace, and dreadful end. Chapman draws lessons from Judas' life, emphasizing the importance of true repentance, the danger of hypocrisy, the slow but sure progression of sin, and the need for genuine transformation through regeneration. He contrasts Judas' fate with the possibility of redemption if one humbly seeks forgiveness and mercy from Jesus, illustrating the tragic consequences of rejecting God's grace.

G. Campbell Morgan explores the significance of Jesus entering a house after appointing the twelve disciples, emphasizing the dual nature of opposition He faced—from His own family, who thought He was out of His mind, and from the Pharisees, who accused Him of being in league with Beelzebub. He highlights the importance of understanding Jesus' motives and the spiritual relationships formed through obedience to God, which transcend familial ties. Morgan illustrates how Jesus' selfless service attracted crowds and provoked criticism, revealing the deeper spiritual truths about His mission and the nature of evil. Ultimately, he calls believers to embrace sacrificial service, even in the face of misunderstanding from loved ones.