This sermon delves into the divine nature of the Word of the Father, emphasizing how all things owe their existence to His will and power. It explores the mystery of the Word becoming man, despite being traduced by the Jews and derided by the Greeks. The sermon highlights how the apparent weakness of Christ on the cross actually reveals His Godhead and overcomes the false worship of idols. It concludes with a call to live a godly life, loving God and receiving the rewards prepared in the kingdom of heaven.

Athanasius preaches about the importance of observing the season of feasts, fasting, and trumpets, emphasizing the need to discern the time for celebrating the salvation of God. He highlights the significance of fasting with a humble soul, avoiding sinful behaviors, and nurturing virtues. Athanasius connects the Old Testament practices of feasts and sacrifices to the fulfillment in Christ, urging believers to keep the feast with sincerity, truth, and love towards God and others. He concludes with a call to remember the poor, show kindness to strangers, and love God and neighbor wholeheartedly, looking forward to the eternal blessings prepared for those who love Him.

Athanasius preaches against idolatry, highlighting the inconsistency and godlessness of worshipping images and false gods. He questions the rationale behind attributing divine attributes to lifeless idols and the variety of idolatrous cults that prove the falsehood of their beliefs. Athanasius refutes the idea that idols are a means of communicating with God through angels, pointing out the absurdity of worshipping images over the beings they represent. He argues that the diversity of gods worshipped in different regions and the use of one place's gods as victims in another demonstrate the lack of truth and coherence in idolatrous practices.

St. Athanasius emphasizes the joy of Easter and the importance of living according to the teachings of Christ and the saints. He encourages believers to not only hear the Gospel but to actively embody its commandments, reflecting the behavior of the saints to enter into heavenly joy. Athanasius warns against the folly of those who do not observe the feast, likening them to beasts and urging the faithful to remain steadfast in their faith and traditions. He highlights the significance of Christ's resurrection as the source of joy and the call to live a life of gratitude and service. Ultimately, he calls for unity in worship and adherence to apostolic teachings as a means to experience the true joy of the Lord.