John Gill discusses the prophecies regarding the timing of the Messiah's coming, emphasizing that God had predetermined a specific time for this event, referred to as the 'fullness of time' in Galatians 4:4. He highlights that the Messiah was to come before the tribe of Judah lost its scepter and before the destruction of the second temple, as prophesied in Genesis 49:10 and Haggai 2:6-9. Gill argues that the prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus, who embodied the characteristics of the Messiah and came at the appointed time, thus validating the expectations of the Jewish people. He also notes that the prophets diligently sought to understand the timing of the Messiah's arrival, which was ultimately realized in Jesus Christ. The sermon serves as a reminder of the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises.

E.M. Bounds emphasizes the vital connection between prayer and the fulfillment of God's promises, illustrating that the richest fruits of divine promises are realized through earnest prayer. He cites examples from Scripture, such as Ezekiel's promise of a new heart and the prayers of Daniel and Zachariah, to demonstrate that God's promises are personal and specific, requiring individual prayer to be activated. Bounds asserts that a prayerless heart cannot receive the Holy Spirit or experience the fullness of God's promises, and he encourages believers to engage in united, fervent prayer to unlock the power of these promises. He concludes by affirming that both believers and sinners can claim God's promises through sincere prayer, which leads to mercy, forgiveness, and transformation.