R.A. Torrey explores the contrasting responses of the Gentiles and Jews to Jesus in John 12:20-50, emphasizing the Greeks' desire to see Jesus and the Jews' rejection of Him despite witnessing His miracles. He highlights the necessity of sacrifice for true discipleship and the consequences of unbelief, illustrating how the Jews' refusal to accept Jesus fulfilled prophetic warnings. Torrey underscores that while the Gentiles sought the light of Christ, the Jews remained blinded by their own choices, ultimately leading to their spiritual downfall. The sermon calls for a genuine pursuit of Jesus and warns against the dangers of valuing human approval over divine truth.