I. (3:1-2) Reminders to stimulate wholesome thinking

• 3:1—reminders to dear friends; a call for action
• 3:2—recall the authority of God’s Word

II. (3:3-7) Rebuke of scoffers

• 3:3—don’t play games with God
• 3:4—remember who God is
• 3:5—He is the Creator God
• 3:6—As the Creator God, He also has the right to destroy
• 3:7—He treasures His creation and those He created

 III. (3:8-9) Reason for waiting

• 3:8—God’s timing is not like ours
• 3:9—God’s patience is for our benefit

Conclusion

• Review
  • Reminders to stimulate wholesome thinking—live out what you know
  • Rebuke of scoffers—don’t play games with God!
  • Reason for waiting—to allow for more into the family of God
• Questions
  • How well does your life align with what you believe about Christ’s return?
  • Are you guilty of playing games with God?
  • Who is waiting for you to share the Gospel with them?
• Suggestions:
  • Prayer walk in the neighborhood, asking God for conversations. 
  • Practice sharing your testimony with those around you so that you can be confident when an opportunity arises.
  • Ask God to open doors with those in your oikos.