Awake Us Now

Pastor Dodge continues his teaching on Second Peter with a message based on 2 Peter 1:12-18, with a special story of a "Person of Interest!"

When asked about prayer, Jesus told his listeners to ask God boldly, even audaciously, for the fulfillment of His promises!

We can go to the Holy Spirit for the qualities Peter mentions in 2 Peter 1:3-11: faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection and love. Learn about each of these godly characteristics that Peter encourages us to pursue.

The Apostle Peter gives us a warning about the dangers of deception and false leaders, and differentiates between knowing about God and knowing God.

The concluding verses of First Peter tell us that the God of all grace who called us to His eternal glory in Christ, will restore us, make us strong, keep us on the Firm Foundation (Jesus Christ), and keep us steadfast through the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

Peter tells us: "Sober up!" "Wake up!" "Resist the Devil!" He says these things not to frighten us, but to enlighten us and give us the strength we need to face what lies ahead in these last days.

God is calling His people not to imitate the world but to be imitators of Christ and of God. In these last days, we are to be awake, to be alert to what God has revealed, and to be consistent in our daily walk.

Christians should not be surprised when they suffer for the name of Jesus; rather, they should count it a privilege to participate in the suffering of Christ, and a reminder of the joy to come when His full glory is revealed!

1 Peter 4:1-11 reminds us that because of all Christ has done for us, we should leave sinful desires behind and live our lives according to God's will.

1 Peter 3:18-22 assures persecuted believers that just as Jesus' teaching, life, ministry, and sacrificial death were vindicated by His resurrection, so there will be vindication for those who hold fast to faith and life in Him!