Monday March 23, 2026 - Audio

Pastor J.D. Farag delivers a powerful message on the book of 2 Peter, focusing on how believers should respond to false teachers and spiritual deception. He emphasizes that Satan’s primary tactics are distraction, deception, and accusation, aiming to derail believers from their mission of preaching truth and making disciples. Drawing from biblical examples—such as John’s survival in a cauldron of boiling oil and Peter’s crucifixion upside down—Pastor J.D. illustrates how God protects and uses His servants despite persecution. He warns against the temptation to become consumed by exposing false teachers, urging listeners to focus instead on being light, preaching the Word, and trusting God’s timing for judgment. The episode culminates in a reflection on Psalm 73, where the psalmist wrestles with the prosperity of the wicked but finds peace when he enters God’s presence and sees their ultimate end. Pastor J.D. concludes with a call to spiritual maturity, rootedness in Scripture, and a heart of compassion rather than anger toward those who oppose truth.