C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that Jesus is the central theme of the gospel, asserting that preaching without Him is futile and devoid of value. He insists that the focus of all teaching and ministry should be on Christ and His crucifixion, as anything less leads to spiritual darkness. Spurgeon warns that when Jesus is sidelined, the message loses its power and effectiveness, urging ministers to ensure that their sermons are filled with the light and life that only Christ can provide. He concludes that a sermon without Jesus is not worthy of the effort, as true nourishment for the soul comes from Him alone.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the centrality of Christ in both the Old and New Testaments, illustrating how all scripture points to Him as the fulfillment of God's eternal purpose. He discusses the paradoxes found in scripture, such as Christ being both the Lion and the Lamb, and how understanding these paradoxes reveals deeper truths about Jesus. Meyer encourages believers to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in understanding the scriptures and to reflect Christ's character in their daily lives. He concludes by affirming that God's love, which surpasses knowledge, is accessible to all who seek it through faith in Christ.