Explanation of לדוד בשנותו, where דוד describes the השגחה פרטית he experienced when he was saved from the פלישתים and how we can attain that level of closeness and protection, appropriate for שבת, the day when we develop this close connection with our Creator.

Explanation of השמים מספרים כבוד ק-ל, which develops the theme of פסוקי דזמרא with understanding Hashem's revelation in nature and in Torah, both in awareness of Hashem in the world and man's commitment to Hashem.

Introduction to שחרית of שבת, origins of davening later on שבת, singing on שבת as well as the extended פסוקי דזמרא of שבת.

Explanation of ברכת מעין שבע, where we come together as a community to praise Hashem in a context similar to תפילת הצבור, specifically emphasizing קדושת השבת.

Explanation of the custom to recite ויכולו after davening and during קידוש as well the requirements of standing and reciting it with others.

Explanation of אתה קדשת, the קדושת היום of מעריב לשבת, where we recognize Hashem distinguishing Shabbos from the rest of the week, resting on that day, and giving it unique ברכה וקדושה. We ask Hashem to have שבת impact us as the medium for developing our collective intimate relationship with Him.

Explanation of the עמידה of שבת, the reasons חז״ל abridged the שמונה עשרה to seven ברכות as well as the issue of making personal requests on שבת.

Explanation of the various omissions and additional to ברכות קריאת שמע למעריב on שבת, including an explanation of ושמרו, where we relate the impact שבת has on developing our relationship with Hashem.

Reflections on קבלת השבת, emphasizing its various stages and themes of closeness with הקב״ה and appreciation of שבת and its integration in our outlook.

Explanation of במה מדליקין, its origins and explanation, where we discuss the laws of הדלקת נרות, preparing for שבת and the theme of שלום which acompanies us as we begin שבת.