In today's passage, Peter finally gets to his main point.

Everything changes when time is running out.

Death means change.

What in the world was Peter talking about with today's passage?

There is a fear that trumps all other fears, and it isn't a "bad fear".

Have you ever taken your family to a strange place, a place you did not feel welcome?

How well do we honor Christ in our homes?

What to do about a bad boss?

Now is the perfect time for this passage, it's an election year!

Yes, there are consequences of refusing to answer the call of Christ; but there are also consequences of answering that call.