WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

HOPE. HAVE YOU LOST YOUR HOPE?

LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS HAVE A STORY BOOK ENDING.

GOD WILL ALWAYS PURSUE US. ALWAYS.

LOOK FOR ANSWERS IN GOD’S WORD.

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.

HOPE IN ALL THINGS

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Part 1 of 3

Today, Pastor Ed Ethridge and Terry Lowry have a discussion about hope.

Click here  for more about Pastor Ed and Truth for You Ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Can a person with hope survive terrible circumstances?

How can we have hope in all things?

Why do we think we can handle everything on our own? Why do we forget to trust? Pastor Ed reminds us of the words in Ephesians 4:1.

Is the hope possessed by a Christian found in God’s character?

PART 2 OF 3 - HOPE IN ALL THINGS

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does God have a specific plan for each of our lives? Pastor Ed mentions the famous Scripture Jeremiah 29:11, but urges people to also include verse 10. Why?

LLife doesn’t always have a story book ending. When life is really hard, how can we remember to cling to hope?

Pastor Ed reminds us that Moses, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Elijah, Jonah, Hosea, Amos, Peter, Paul, and the disciples all went through trials. You will, too. He says: “This cupcake Christianity that we have in America is not what God ordered for us whatsoever.”

How do we know we have hope? Psalm 62; Psalm 46:5,10
 

PART 3 OF 3 - HOPE IN ALL THINGS

Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge – Retired
with Truth for You Ministries (www.truthforyou.net/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Until we draw our last breath, is God pursuing us to give us hope of eternal life? Hebrews 6:19-20; Colossians 1:27

How does God help us in this life? Pastor Ed reminds us: “He’s not just there when you show up at church on Sunday” and uses Matthew 11:29 as an example.

A BOOK REPORT ON THE BIBLE BY A 5TH GRADER

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

A fifth graders’ “Book Report on the Bible”. Click here for the full article

REMEMBER

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens fills in for Mark Lanier this week, but he won’t be teaching on Revelation. He wants you to remember – remember when you came to a saving knowledge of Jesus, where you are in Christ today, and your journey with God the Father.

To view Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ special 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:

REMEMBER YOUR TOUGHEST TRIAL

When have you felt closest to God? Pastor Jarrett recalls visiting Israel. NOTE: Click here to order a copy of Pastor Jarrett’s book: “The Mountains are Calling”.


REWARDS OF REMEMBERING

Remembering produces thanksgiving. (Psalm 50:14; 23)

Remembering fuels worship. (Psalm 103:1-2)

Remembering strengthens our faith.


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

JESUS ON MARRIAGE

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

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new series on Easter Sunday entitled “Jesus On” (fill in the blank) – the only perspective that matters. This week, he preaches on God’s design and intent for marriage.

Scripture Passage: Matthew 19:3-12

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

What does God desire for us on the topic of marriage? Pastor Jarrett offers some great advice and encouragement for all of us, whether we are single, married, or divorced.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

What God desires is what God designs.


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,

You are unmatched in wisdom and power and glory.

You alone are righteous and holy.

Guide us in our walk today, Father.

May the Holy Spirit give us strength to confront evil and flee the outstretched hand of the devil who is seeking souls to devour.

Hold us close today, Father, and keep us from stumbling.

May we be found blameless when we stand in your presence.

O LORD, help us to reach those who are falling away from you.

May we be an example in word and deed to unbelievers.

May they find mercy and grace through the LORD Jesus Christ.

May the angels in heaven rejoice as souls are added to the kingdom.

And, Father, if you grant us another day, let’s repeat.

All for and in the name of Jesus Christ we pray,

Amen