In "A Cup of Trembling", Dave Hunt examines the biblical significance of Jerusalem, highlighting its importance in God's plan for the world. He explores the city's history, its role in Bible prophecy, and its connection to the end times. Hunt also discusses the implications of Jerusalem's status as a "cup of trembling" (Zechariah 12:2-3), a symbol of God's judgment and redemption.

The book covers topics such as Jerusalem's biblical history and significance, the city's role in prophecy, including the end times, the connection between Jerusalem and Israel's restoration, the implications of Jerusalem's status as a "cup of trembling" and the relationship between Jerusalem and the Christian faith.