Theme: If we will follow God's pattern of humbling ourselves before Him, He will lift us up higher than we could ever make ourselves to be.

Theme: We pray rightly for the sins of our people when we relate ourselves personally to the burden of their repentance.

Theme: Even in a time of indignation, the God of Israel still loves His chosen people and has a good outcome appointed for them.

Theme: God gives greater grace to those who humble themselves before Him.