In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the presence of God in the worship of Israel. The people of Israel expected and called for a powerful manifestation of God during their observances. However, over time, they lost the true sense of God's presence and their worship became perfunctory. The speaker highlights the need for a renewal of the understanding that God is the central actor in their worship and in all of reality. He also emphasizes the importance of the congregation in experiencing and witnessing to the reality of God's presence.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of repentance and understanding the wrath of God. He refers to a story in Numbers where the earth opens up and swallows rebellious individuals, and fire consumes others. Despite witnessing these events, the Israelite community still fails to grasp the seriousness of their situation. God allows someone to be found gathering wood on the Sabbath day, leading to uncertainty about what should be done to him. Moses and Aaron, accused of being mean, can only fall on their faces before God and entrust themselves to His judgment.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses a story from the book of Judges in the Bible. The story involves a horrific act of immorality committed by the tribe of Benjamin, which leads to a war between Benjamin and the rest of Israel. Despite suffering defeats in battle, the people of Israel seek guidance from the Lord and continue to fight. The preacher emphasizes the theme of restoration, highlighting how God calls a remnant to Himself and works to restore what was lost. The sermon also draws parallels to the coming of Jesus, who, in his humility and weakness, ultimately defeats the enemy and brings about restoration.