WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Can the President use an autopen?

Former Senior Legal Advisor for President Trump, Jenna Ellis, explains the use of the autopen.

Just because Obama used it when he was out of country doesn’t make it legal.

Problem: if Biden was not mentally fit, will the autopen signatures be voided?

PLUS: Phil Kerpen discusses important issues:
   What’s UP With Taxes set to go up?
   US Post Office is running huge deficits.
   Harvard having to offer Remedial Math to incoming students.

Preparing for Nationwide Redistricting. The Democrats are planning? What about Republicans?

The Tuesday Segment with Mark Lanier and Biblical Literacy: How to study the Bible - Background and Parallelism

From the pulpit of Champion Forest with Pastor Jarrett Stephens: The Tuesday segment of ‘A Call to Remember’.

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.

CAN A PRESIDENT USE THE AUTOPEN?

Discussed by Jenna Ellis
with American Family Association (www.afa.net)

President Donald Trump and others argue that Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons are null and void. But, does that argument hold water?

Today, Jenna Ellis sheds some light into the legality (or lack thereof) of Biden’s use of the autopen. Jenna Ellis is the Senior Adviser of Public Policy at the American Family Association and the former Senior Legal Advisor for President Trump.

Click here to read Jenna Ellis’s op-ed on this controversial topic.

Click here to learn more about Jenna Ellis’s radio program, “Jenna Ellis in the Morning”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Just because one person (Obama) does something, is it okay for someone else (Biden) does it, too?

What is an autopen? Jenna Ellis explains that it’s not so much about the autopen itself. What matters is whether or not the person (President) is fully aware of its intent.

Will we ever truly know if Joe Biden actually saw any of the pardons/documents he “signed” with the autopen?

What is the rule of law regarding this issue? Jenna Ellis answers a “what if” scenario, specifically about Hunter Biden.

Do Americans want to know the truth?

Should the rule of law apply to everyone equally – no matter their race, social status, career, or family connections?

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WHAT’S UP WITH TAXES, THE US POST OFFICE, REMEDIAL MATH, AND NATIONWIDE REDISTRICTING?

Discussed by Phil Kerpen
with American Commitment (AmericanCommitment.org)

Are there battles raging in America today? Are there warriors on the front line fighting for our God-given freedoms?

Phil Kerpen is one of those warriors fighting battles you may never know about. Today, Phil discusses two issues which the majority of Americans are concerned over (taxes and public education) and two areas which most Americans know nothing about (the US Post Office budget and nationwide redistricting).

Phil Kerpen is the President of American Commitment and Unleash Prosperity. He is a syndicated columnist and a frequent radio and television commentator on economic growth issues.

Click here for the latest from Unleash Prosperity and to sign up for their free emails.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are House leaders urging the Senate to pass a historical tax bill which would make tax breaks permanent?

Why was there a sudden and massive swing in the US Post Office budget? How did it go from a +$2.1 billion surplus to a -$6.9 billion deficit?

Why is Harvard introducing a new course in remedial math? Is this proof that the public education system in America is failing?

Should Republicans steer any of their focus and attention on redistricting? How does the US Census factor the number of seats on the House and Senate? Are changes needed?

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THE TRUTH IS

Discussed by Alison Morrow
with Good Schooling (www.goodschooling.net/)

It is not loving to affirm somebody’s sin and tell them it’s OK. It is not loving to turn a blind eye and pretend like it isn’t happening. It isn’t loving to let someone persist in their ignorance. Our culture has become obsessed with “you do you,” and “to each their own,” and “don’t judge.”

But this results in millions of people being completely chained to their sin, ruled by their emotions, and guided by their body’s trauma response.

Listen in as the What’s UP Radio Program editor and producer, Sara Tracey, reads the words her dear friend, Alison Morrow, wrote about The Truth.

Click here for the full transcript of Alison’s encouraging post.

Click here for more information about Alison Morrow and GoodSchooling.

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NOTE: Audio may be edited for content and time.

BACKGROUND AND PARALLELISM

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

Day 2

Why do we study the Bible? Mark says: “Spiritual desire isn’t just intellectual but as visceral and urgent as physical thirst. We study because our soul – who we are – needs God.”  Mark Lanier is doing a short lesson series on How to Study the Bible. This week, Mark focuses on knowing and discerning the background and different genres of writing found in the books of the Bible.

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:

Yesterday, Mark discussed why the Bible was separated into the Old and New Testaments, what languages they were written in, and when people began speaking and writing in Latin.

BACKGROUND AND OTHER INFO:

Who was Tertullian? Why does Mark admire him so much? What kind of impact/influence did he have on people then and now? What does “covenant” mean? (Jeremiah 31:31-34)

Is there a “Christian Bible” and a “Hebrew Bible”?

Why is the Bible comprised of 66 different books/scrolls with many different authors? Mark discusses the “hook” and the Bayeux Tapestry which was made to tell the story of the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century.

WAYS TO STUDY THE BIBLE:

Why are there different styles of writing in the Bible?

Why should we read the Bible in different ways depending on the genre the book was written in?

What is the major key to ancient Hebrew poetry? Mark begins to discuss and explain “parallelism”. He will complete his thoughts on this tomorrow.


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

A CALL TO REMEMBER

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

Day 2

A few weeks ago, Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new 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 encourages us to remember:
Remember who we were before Christ
Remember what Christ did for us on the cross
Remember who we are now that we have Christ

Scripture Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22

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:

A Call to Remember Who We Were BEFORE Christ (vs 11-12)

Why and how are we separated from Christ?

Is it important for us to remember what life was like before our salvation?

What was the key difference between a Jew and Gentile (believer and non-believer)? (Genesis 17)

Did Jews and Gentiles love or hate each other? Pastor Jarrett shares insight from British author and theologian William Barclay. Click the above link and fast-forward to the 56-minute mark to view the quote.

Does God still intervene in our conflicts today? Does He still intervene in our daily lives today? Pastor Jarrett shares about his favorite phrase: BUT GOD!


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

Abba Father,

In your splendor and might, be with us today.

Grant us your peace in the midst of pain, sorrow, heartache, troubles, loneliness, and fear.

In our hearts, may we hear your son say: “Peace be with you.”

Father God, be with your children today. Grant us inner strength and courage as you help us overcome weakness. Replace our doubt with confidence of brighter days ahead.

Guide us over, through, and around mountains we face today.

May we cast off the chains of darkness and walk the path leading to our heavenly home.

Father, thank you for your peace.

Jesus, thank you for your understanding.

Holy Spirit, be with us now and always.

And all of God’s children said:

Amen