WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Why have a worldwide common calendar?

Did ancient people base their calendars on the sun or moon, or both?

Did Julius Caesar develop a calendar?

How many know what BC (before Christ) and AC (after Christ) mean? What are BCE and CE?

History can be interesting!!!

Third Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier -
  Who is Jesus Christ?

Third Segment: Student Pastor Justin Holcomb, Champion Forest -
  DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
As we close today’s program in prayer, may we slow down and acknowledge you as our God and creator.
Open our eyes to see your handiwork… More below …

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.

THE HISTORY OF THE CALENDAR

Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)

Today, Bill Federer discusses the history of the calendar, the changes made over the years, and what we use today. Bill Federer is the President of American Minute.

Click here to read Bill Federer’s article on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did ancient people base their calendars on?

Did the early calendars all have seven weekdays and twelve months?

Because the Roman Empire was conquering other countries, Julius Caesar developed a calendar called the Julian Calendar. Was it accurate? How was it different than the Roman Calendar?

Why does February have so few days?

Who was the month of January named after? Do the names of other months reflect Roman/Latin history? This is actually kind of funny!!

How did Augustus Caesar change the calendar?

Why were Christians persecuted by the Romans until the rule of Emperor Constantine? How does the correlate with the calendar?

As a Christian Nation, was there a dilemma concerning the date of the Resurrection of Christ? Did many not like Constantine’s solution? This is very interesting information that you probably do not know!

Many people know what BC (before Christ) and AC (after Christ) mean. What are BCE and CE?

What is the Gregorian Calendar? Is the Gregorian Calendar used today? Bill discusses the importance of Leap Day.

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ABLE ACCOUNTS 3.0: HELPING AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES LIVE WITH DIGNITY

Discussed by Rachel Barkley
with Able Americas (National Center for Public Policy Research)

One in four adults in the United States lives with a disability. That is 61 million people. There are many programs available to help those with disabilities and many laws have improved their day-to-day lives. But does more need to be done?

Today, Rachel Barkley discusses ABLE Accounts 3.0: Empowering People with Disabilities to Save, Invest, and Thrive. Rachel is the Director of Able Americans, a non-profit/non-partisan project of the National Center for Public Policy Research.

Click here to read more on this issue.

Click here for more information about Able Americans.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a “disability”? Rachel discusses those who live with intellectual, developmental, mental, and physical disabilities.

Do many living with a disability have difficulty paying for their health care needs?

Do First Responders have the proper training to handle a situation with someone who is severely disabled – specifically with a mental challenge?

What are ABLE Accounts 3.0? Rachel Barkley explains the ins-and-outs of the program, who qualifies, and how they can help. Click here for more details.

Click here to help support the National Center for Public Policy Research.

WHO IS JESUS CHRIST?

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

Day 3

This week, we are airing a special lesson from Mark Lanier on the explanation of who Jesus Christ is. He will discuss three things: the Pre-existent Christ, Jesus Christ as Fully God, and Participatory Language.

*Please Note: This lesson is unavailable in video form.

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:

PRE-EXISTENT CHRIST

Yesterday, Mark discussed why it is important to understand passages in Greek, comparing certain words found in John 1:1, John 1:6, and John 1:14. He also began to break down Philippians 2:5-11, Paul’s words on the concept of a pre-existent Christ.

How can God exist in human form? Mark uses different styles of tables to explain. Yes, tables.

Why is it so hard for us (especially unbelievers) to wrap our heads around a pre-existent Christ who is also God?

What does the Nicene Creed write about the pre-existent Christ? Click here to read the text.

JESUS CHRIST AS FULLY GOD

The Old Testament was written, for the most part, in Hebrew. When did Greek become the common language?

Did the Jews switch to Greek, as well? Were Biblical scholars of the time concerned over the language switch?

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

DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Discussed by Justin Holcomb
with God Made All of Me (www.GodMadeAllOfMe.com)

Day 3

DO YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH? I THINK WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF THAT FROM TIME TO TIME! WELL – DON’T FALL ASLEEP LISTENING TO THE SERMON EACH DAY THIS WEEK! THAT’S WHAT THE ENEMY – THE DEVIL – WANTS. SO STAY AWAKE AND PAY ATTENTION!

Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor Justin Holcomb has a great sermon for us to kick off the year – reminding us that we must always be willing to know more about God as we grow in our faith and throw seeds to others as we share the Gospel.

Find Pastor Justin Holcomb’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some things people do while they’re sleeping? Pastor Justin shares a story about a young man at a youth camp who sleep walked.

Are you sleep walking through life? Think about it! Are you asleep or awake? How are you using your “awake time”? (Ephesians 5:14-17)


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,

As we close today’s program in prayer, may we slow down and acknowledge you as our God and creator.

Open our eyes to see your handiwork. May our lips proclaim your abundant mercies in our lives.

Shouting “Hallelujah!” may all we do and say bring glory and honor to your name.

The days are filled with evil. Direct our steps, Father, as we choose your way.

The fields are ripe for harvest, but the laborers are so few. May more and more answer the call to GO.

Encourage each believer to share the Good News with others. The lost so desperately need words leading to salvation.

Accept our humble prayer, lifted in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen