John Gill emphasizes the manifestation of the Word of life, Jesus Christ, who is the source of eternal life and was revealed in human form. He highlights the apostles' unique experience as eyewitnesses of Christ's incarnation, affirming His divine and human nature. Gill explains that eternal life is found in Christ, who possesses it inherently and offers it to His followers. The sermon underscores the eternal relationship between Christ and the Father, showcasing His pre-existence and divine authority. Ultimately, the message invites believers to recognize the significance of knowing Christ as the foundation of eternal life.

Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the profound significance of 'The Word made flesh', illustrating that true peace for the soul is found solely in Christ and His crucifixion. He explains the dual aspects of Christ's humiliation: being made flesh and dwelling among us, highlighting His obedience to the law, His sacrificial death, and His deep sympathy for humanity. M'Cheyne urges listeners to behold the glory of Christ, which is full of grace and truth, and invites all heavy-laden sinners to come to Him for salvation. He stresses that Christ's humanity was without sin and that His life exemplified the fulfillment of God's law. Ultimately, he calls for a response to Christ's gracious invitation, warning against the dangers of neglecting such a great salvation.

John Nelson Darby expounds on the Gospel of John, emphasizing the dual nature of Christ as both divine and human. He highlights that Christ, the Word made flesh, came to reveal the Father and offer grace and truth to humanity. Darby explains the significance of Christ's incarnation, His role as the Lamb of God, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers. He stresses that through Christ's work, believers are granted a new relationship with God as His children, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The sermon ultimately reveals the profound connection between Christ's sacrifice and the believer's identity and relationship with God.

William MacDonald emphasizes the profound worship of the psalmists, who, despite lacking the full revelation of Christ, expressed immense praise for God's greatness and creation. He reflects on how they would have been astounded by the incarnation of Christ and His sacrificial death, which they could only glimpse. MacDonald urges that if the psalmists could worship so fervently with limited knowledge, we, with the full understanding of Christ's sacrifice, should be even more passionate in our worship. He encourages believers to let their lives be a continuous song of praise, inspired by the love and grace shown at Calvary. Ultimately, our response to God's incredible love should be spontaneous worship that invites all creation to join in glorifying Him.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Christ's incarnation and earthly life as a representation of the new creation man, highlighting that His thirty-three years were essential to demonstrate how to live a life governed by the Holy Spirit. He challenges the audience to look beyond the superficial aspects of Christ's life and understand the spiritual value and impact of His presence, which stirred both people and spiritual forces. Sparks asserts that just as Christ was constituted by the Spirit for life and anointed for specific work, believers are also called to live on a higher level in their ordinary lives, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The sermon calls for a deeper appreciation of Christ's spiritual value and a commitment to live under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to make a meaningful impact in the world.