WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Many people grapple with thoughts and temptations of ending their own lives.

Life Issues Institute Founder and President, Brad Mattes, is joined by Joni Eareckson Tada, and others.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, and Barbara Coleman share their extraordinary stories.

Despite enduring persistent pain, they know that it is possible to live with faith in Christ.

Biblical Literacy: Mark Lanier concludes his lesson on The Elect Lady.

Champion Forest Pulpit: Pastor Jarrett Stephens concludes: is the Bible Trustworthy?

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.

PURPOSE BEYOND PAIN: GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE

Discussed by Brad Mattes
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

Many people who suffer from daily grappling pain face the temptation to end that suffering by ending their life. Life Issues Institute Founder and President, Brad Mattes, is joined by Joni Eareckson Tada, Vaneetha Rendall Risner, and Barbara Coleman who each have an extraordinary story of persevering through suffering. Despite enduring persistent pain, they know that it is possible to live with faith in Christ and joy in their heart.

Click here for more information about Life Issues Institute.

YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE BECAUSE OF THE THINGS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED

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

You are who you are because of the things you have experienced. Know that God has prepared a wonderful future for you. He is molding you into a better person.

Click here for the full article from You Are Pursued.

Note: The audio for this has been edited for content and time.

THE ELECT LADY

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues in the lesson series “Lesser-Known Women of the Bible” with a look at the elect lady and her children from 2 John.

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 do we walk in the reality of God’s revelation – the truth of Christ? Are we called to be a witness at all times for the Kingdom? Is it really possible to love at all times and love even our enemies? (John 14:6; 1 John 4:8) Mark reminds us that truth and love both originate from God’s nature and was perfectly manifested in Christ.

How are we to respond to those who do not believe? How do we respond to those who purposefully deceive others about the Truth in Christ? (2 John 1:10-13)

POINTS FOR HOME:

The Church community has importance and power.

God moved heaven and earth (literally) to walk alongside you in this life.

Hold on to truth and love.


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

IS THE BIBLE TRUSTWORTHY?

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

Day 5

The new year is the perfect time to hit reset and refocus on what matters most. In this series, Pastor Jarrett Stephens and others will tackle six must-answer questions about faith, salvation, prayer, and purpose that every Christian needs to consider.

This week, Pastor Jarrett begins with the question: Is the Bible trustworthy?

Book Reference: CFBC Discipleship Guide “NextSteps”  Text NEXTSTEP to 77069 for more information.

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:

CONFIRMATION THROUGH PROPHECY

FACT: There are over 300 prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming Messiah.

FACT: On Good Friday alone Jesus, fulfilled 29 separate Old Testament predictions. (Isaiah 46:9b-10)


FINAL THOUGHTS:

Hold on tight to the Bible.

Open it up!

Live under it.

Bring it close.

Give it away!


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

All Mighty, All-Knowing Heavenly Father,

Where can I run to hide from your presence?

Can I flee to the depth of the deepest sea? Can I seek refuge in the darkest cave or on the peak of the highest mountain?

Can I simply refuse to acknowledge your existence?

Father God, you formed me in my mother’s womb. Before I breathed my first breath, you wrote down all my thoughts, all my spoken words, and all my actions in your Book.

I can shake my fist in your face and scream that you do not exist. Yet, you do.

I fall to my knees, O Lord, pleading for forgiveness, for I am such a sinner.

Help me to do more to protect the innocent, to reach out to those lost and wandering, and to stand for your righteousness. Be glorified and honored in all I do and say.

Humbly praying in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen