{"podcast":{"title":"Awake Us Now","slug":"awake-us-now-3481","podcast_index_feed_id":3481,"rss_url":"https://awakeusnow.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.awakeusnow.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/c/f/b/0cfb11e159b4b02d/logo.jpg","author":"Rev. Christopher Dodge","episode_count":1141,"summary":"Awake Us Now is a body of believers who: WORSHIP the Triune God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Praise Him with joy and thanksgiving for He is God and He is good; WALK by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and the clear declaration of the Scriptures. Such a daily walk is a far cry from mere religion or \"church as usual;\" WITNESS to Jesus Christ our Savior in daily life situations. Take seriously His call to make disciples. Be alert to the opportunities God provides to encourage and mentor others in the Christian life. Utilize the developing technologies to reach a new generation with the timeless Gospel of Christ.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T06:19:46.864902+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awake-us-now-3481"},"episode":{"title":"GOD ACTS! (Chapter 12) - He Proceeded to Seize Peter","slug":"god-acts-chapter-12-he-proceeded-to-seize-peter","published_at":"2026-08-16T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awake-us-now-3481/god-acts-chapter-12-he-proceeded-to-seize-peter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awake-us-now-3481","url":"https://awakeusnow.libsyn.com/god-acts-chapter-12-he-proceeded-to-seize-peter","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/awakeusnow/Message_-_GOD_ACTS_Chapter_12_-_He_Proceeded_to_Seize_Peter.mp3?dest-id=246214","summary":"God's word brings light into our lives, gives us direction and points us to Jesus showing us where our hope and strength are found. Today's story demonstrates this truth. Join us! Chapter 12 is about some of the persecution Peter experienced and we will look at Peter's writings in 1 Peter in conjunction with this story in Acts chapter 12 for additional insights. THEN + NOW Persecution - Acts 12:1-4; 1 Peter 4:12-13 Herod Agrippa the First, encouraged by approval after arresting believers and putting the Apostle James to death, decides to arrest and imprison Peter. He has Peter under guard by four squads of four soldiers each. He is planning a public trial of Peter after the Passover. 1 Peter 4:12-13 - Peter tells us not to be surprised at persecution and to instead rejoice that we can participate in the sufferings of Christ. There is a cost to following Jesus. The enemy desires to stifle our witness and to destroy the plans and purposes of God. Prayer - Acts 12:5; 1 Peter 3:12 (Psalm 34:15) While Peter is imprisoned the believers are praying for him. 1 Peter 3:12 Peter quotes Psalm 34:15 sharing that prayer is answered by God. We are called to be faithful in prayer. Peace - Acts 12:6; 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 5:7 The night before his trial we see Peter peacefully sleeping while under heavy guard. 1 Peter 3:14 Peter tells us not to fear threats because God is in control. 1 Peter 5::7 Peter tells us to cast all our anxiety on Jesus because He cares for us. Provision - Acts 12:7; 1 Peter 3:21b-22 An angel appears in the jail and the chains fall off of Peter. 1 Peter 3:21b-22 Peter tells us that Christ who is at God's right hand, has everything in submission to Him. God is in charge and even when an evil ruler seeks to destroy God's people, God knows and it is His plans that…","meta_description":"God's word brings light into our lives, gives us direction and points us to Jesus showing us where our hope and strength are found. Today's story demonstr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1502,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/awake-us-now-3481/episodes/god-acts-chapter-12-he-proceeded-to-seize-peter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/awake-us-now-3481/god-acts-chapter-12-he-proceeded-to-seize-peter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}