WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Have you Risen with Christ?

Are you Ready for the Return of Christ?

And, why did Jesus fold the napkin?

Mark Lanier with The Biblical-Literacy lesson concludes his study of the First Chapter of Romans: The Salutation, Prayer, and Theme

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest: Much More.

Terry Lowry’s Prayer: Father: Seeing your son on trial, did you cry?

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

IF YOU ARE RISEN WITH CHRIST

Discussed by Carter Conlon
with Times Square Church New York (www.tscnyc.org/)

It’s Good Friday! Are you ready for Resurrection Sunday?

Today, please enjoy this special Easter presentation from Carter Conlon, the General Overseer for Times Square Church in Manhattan.

I pray today’s program encourages you and offers you hope as you seek things which are above, where Christ sits at the right hand of God. There is something about who you are in Jesus that you need to hear.

Click here for more information about Carter Conlon.

Click here for more information about Times Square Church.

WHY DID JESUS FOLD THE NAPKIN?

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? The Gospel of John 20:7 tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. It was neatly folded and placed gently to the side – separate from the grave clothes.

What was the significance of the folded napkin (burial cloth) in Jewish tradition?

Listen for the full story. Click here for the written word.

THE SALUTATION, PRAYER, AND THEME

Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)

Day 5

Last week, Mark Lanier began a new lesson series on the Book of Romans. This week, he discusses the salutation, prayer, and theme from Romans 1.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

PRAYER (vs 8-15)

It’s important to our Christian walk to be encouraged by others. But why should we encourage others, as well? (Romans 1:12) Mark passionately discusses the trauma that Paul experienced, how the people in the Church at Rome helped him, and how his suffering is actually encouraging to us today.

Who was Paul addressing in verse 14? Who were the Greeks and the “barbarians”?

THEME (vs 16-17)

Have you ever been ashamed of being a Christian? Have you ever been ashamed of the Gospel? Mark takes several minutes to explain why Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel – and we shouldn’t be either!

Why did Paul preach and write so often about faith?

POINTS FOR HOME:

There is a lot to pray about! (Romans 1:8)

You are loved. You are called. You are forgiven. (Romans 1:7)

This is worth singing about! (Psalm 98:1)

For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

MUCH MORE

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a twelve-week sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. In this series, he and others from CFBC will offer hope and encouragement as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

This week, Pastor Jarrett discusses the greatest prayer he believes is found in the Bible from Ephesians 3:14-21.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Jarrett completes his thoughts on Paul’s prayer for sanctification, comprehension, and expansion using an illustration, which can be found at the above link around the one-hour and four-minute mark.

What does “much more” look like in the life of a Christian? What does Satan use to destroy our “much more” and how can we fight back?

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Much more praying leads to much more of God answering. (vs 20-21)


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Heavenly Father,

Seeing your son on trial, did you cry?

Watching your creation reject your son, you were silent.

Your redemptive plan was unfolding.

Hallelujah Father! Your plan was being fulfilled.

May I not disregard your free gift of salvation.

May I humbly and reverently accept your grace and mercy.

Forgive me as I humbly plea in and through Christ’s name,

Amen