Art Katz explores the profound emotional response of Jesus in John 11, particularly His weeping over the sisters' misunderstanding of death and God's sovereignty, contrasting it with the prophetic insights of Isaiah 49. He emphasizes that Jesus' sorrow stemmed from their failure to grasp the eschatological significance of Lazarus' death, which was meant to reveal God's glory. Katz highlights the need for believers to recognize the deeper purposes of God in their trials, rather than viewing loss solely through the lens of personal grief. He calls attention to the importance of faith in seeing God's glory, as demonstrated in Jesus' powerful command to Lazarus. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a reminder of the greater resurrection hope that awaits both individuals and the nation of Israel.

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the direct relationship the prophets and psalmists had with God, contrasting it with modern perceptions that often complicate our understanding of the divine. He illustrates this through a story of a joyful elderly woman facing death, who viewed her transition as crossing over to a land owned by God, reflecting a profound faith in God's sovereignty. Tozer encourages believers to recognize God's presence in all aspects of life and to embrace the unity of creation under His rule. The sermon calls for a return to a more immediate apprehension of the divine, free from the distractions of modern interpretations of nature.