T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the new Jerusalem as a divine city built by God, contrasting it with earthly cities that fail to satisfy God's nature. He reflects on Abraham's faith in seeking a city whose builder is God, highlighting the spiritual journey of believers who are part of this heavenly city. Sparks warns of the urgency of preparing for the imminent changes in the world, suggesting that God is actively building His Son into believers, shaping them for eternity. He encourages the understanding that the heavenly Jerusalem represents a people conformed to Christ's image rather than a physical location. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a recognition of the spiritual reality of God's work in believers' lives as they are being prepared for eternal glory.

Horatius Bonar preaches about the Holy City, the heavenly Jerusalem, emphasizing its divine origin and the necessity of the blood of the Lamb for its purification and the protection of its inhabitants. He describes the city as great, well-built, well-lighted, well-watered, well-provisioned, well-guarded, well-governed, well-peopled, holy, glorious, and blessed, highlighting that it is a place of eternal peace and joy for the redeemed. Bonar urges listeners to value the precious blood of Christ that grants access to this city and encourages them to seek citizenship in this glorious place through faith in Jesus.