WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Israel is a nation of trauma survivors.

The trauma of October 7 2023 still overwhelms many.

From children to parents to grandparents and especially soldiers, haunting memories exist.

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PLUS: Sheri Few describes the state of Education in America.

The Report: It is not Good.

Segment Five: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with Mark Lanier -
  What can you do?

Part Five: Pastor Hance Dilbeck, Special guest from GuideStone -
  WHAT IS YOUR GOSPEL STORY? Is it Part of the GOSPEL STORY OF JESUS CHRIST?

Today’s closing prayer:
Gracious and Merciful Father,
Thank you for taking away the chains of sin and eternal death that gripped me so tightly.
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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.

OCTOBER 7 SURVIVORS NEED HELP AND ENCOURAGEMENT

Discussed by Naomi Nussbaum
with One Family Fund US (www.onefamilyfundus.org/)

Israel is a nation of trauma survivors, especially those who have been held captive by terrorists since that horrific, tragic day on October 7, 2023.

Today, Naomi Nussbaum shares a little bit about what those survivors are experiencing and how you and I can assist in their recovery. Naomi Nussbaum is the Executive Director for OneFamily, Israel’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting bereaved families and victims of terror with personalized care, including emotional, financial, and legal support.

Click here to learn more about OneFamily.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When and why was OneFamily formed?

Is the trauma and fear of what happened on October 7, 2023, still overwhelming many? Will this day live on in the memory of Israelis forever?

Why does OneFamily focus on protecting survivors against despair? Naomi Nussbaum discusses the importance of their fabulous network of families helping families.

How does OneFamily cater to the specific needs of individuals?

Can OneFamily erase the pain? Naomi Nussbaum discusses the “human side” of their organization beyond helping with emotional, financial, and legal support.

Click here to help support OneFamily.

PUBLIC EDUCATION TRUTH AND LIES

Discussed by Sheri Few
with US Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) (www.uspie.org/)

What is going on with the public education system in America? Why are we on such a steep decline? Are our children learning anything useful?

Today, Sheri Few discusses practical ways to protect children and preserve America’s freedom. Sheri Few is the President and Founder of US Parents Involved in Education. Their mission is to end the US Department of Education and all federal education mandates in order to help parents and local communities escape federal and other national influences.

Click here for more Truth and Lies in Education from US Parents Involved in Education.

NOTE: The outrageous numbers that Sheri Few reveals in this interview do not just apply to current students. It includes ADULTS, too!

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many children in public school in danger of indoctrination from non-Biblical beliefs? Sheri Few reveals that the #1 ideology being taught in public schools across the nation is MARXISM.

Is education being shaped by government bureaucrats and social engineers?

Are government schools redeemable? Click here for the latest report from US Parents Involved in Education.

Has The Nation’s Report Card affirmed that student scores in math, reading, and science have all declined?

Are teacher college education courses one of the main problems?

What are parents and grandparents to do?

Click here to help support US Parents Involved in Education.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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

Day 5

IS YOUR LIFE PERFECT AS A CHRISTIAN? OR DO YOU STILL HAVE STRUGGLES? DO YOU EVER WONDER WHY BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE? ARE YOU EVER ANGRY AT GOD BECAUSE YOUR LIFE ISN’T PERFECT?

Mark Lanier continues with his lesson series on the Book of Romans with a look at the certainty we have in our union with Christ and the certainty we have in our new life.

Scripture Reference: Romans 6:6-11

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:

How did Jesus, who knew no sin, die “to sin”?
How did Jesus die “for all”?
How did his death count for the death of everyone?
How did Jesus “live to God”? (Romans 6:10; Hebrews 7:27; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 3:18; Philippians 2; John 17:5) Mark has a fabulous explanation for these questions using Scripture and the “dative disadvantage case”. Note: He doesn’t have time to reference the Scripture in the lesson, but we have listed them so you can look them up.

Why are we commanded to “consider ourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ Jesus”? (Romans 6:11)

POINTS FOR HOME:

Know the truth that Jesus died for YOUR sins. (Romans 6:6)

Process the implications that you have been set free from your sins. Live in your new nature, not your old habits. (Romans 6:7)

Learn to use the tools that will help you as you live free. (Romans 6:11)

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

TITUS 3

Discussed by Pastor Hance Dilbeck
with GuideStone (https://www.guidestone.org/))

Day 5

WHAT IS YOUR GOSPEL STORY? ARE YOU TELLING OTHERS OF YOUR GOSPEL STORY? ARE YOU TELLING OTHERS OF THE TRUE GOSPEL STORY OF JESUS CHRIST?

Pastor Hance Dilbeck is the guest preacher this week with Champion Forest Baptist Church. Pastor Dilbeck is the President and Chief Executive Officer at GuideStone, a Christian organization that desires to enhance the financial security and resilience for those who serve the Lord.

Pastor Hance Dilbeck is also the author of “A Psalm for Unseen Servants”, which can be purchased here.

If you are a pastor, pastor’s wife, or know someone who could benefit from help with retirement plans for those in the ministry, click here.

Scripture Reference: Titus 3:3-7

Find Pastor Dilbeck’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What does it mean to be saved? Pastor Dilbeck puts it this way: “He makes us new. He makes us right. And he makes us His.”

What is our “hope in eternal life”? Is heaven the only “good thing” about being a Christian?

Pastor Hance Dilbeck closes the sermon sharing the Gospel Story of Texas Representative and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn (1882-1961).

FINAL THOUGHTS:

The Gospel is the same for everyone – no matter where you come from or what you have done. Jesus died for you.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here.

PRAYER

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

Gracious and Merciful Father,

Thank you for taking away the chains of sin and eternal death that gripped me so tightly.

Father, your plan was to place my sins on your son, who carried them to the cross. Not just for me, but for all those who believe.

Today, I may be the only glimpse someone has of you. May I be bold in word and action, sharing the love Jesus has for them.

And, Father, may I love others as Jesus loves me. May I care for others as Jesus cares for me. May I pray for others as Jesus prays for me. May I encourage others as Jesus encourages me. May I help others as Jesus helps me.

Holy Spirit, lead me in counseling others by being honest, direct, and respectful.

May your will be accomplished in me today, Lord – not mine.

And if you grant me tomorrow, let’s repeat.

All for the cause of Christ, in whose name I pray,

Amen