WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Today: Israel’s crowded political sandbox.

Israel’s President nor their Prime Minister are elected by popular vote.

Arabs have three political parties: the Islamists, the Arab and the Christian-Arab…all have seats in the Knesset.

Who rules, though, in Israel?

Mark Lanier and Biblical Literacy:
More of God’s promises found in Romans 9.

From the Pulpit of Champion Forest: Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues dissecting prayer - Found in the Lord’s Prayer….

Closing Prayer:
All-knowing Heavenly Father,
In this moment of reflection, accept our praise.
You know everything about your creation down to the very number of hairs on our heads.
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.

ISRAEL’S CROWDED POLITICAL SANDBOX

Discussed by Jonathan Feldstein
with Genesis 123 Foundation (www.genesis123.co/)

Would you want them as a friend – not just a politician?

Today, Jonathan Feldstein compares and contrasts the electoral process of the US and Israel. Jonathan is the President of the Genesis 123 Foundation.

Click here to read Jonathan’s op-ed on this important topic.

Click here to subscribe to Jonathan’s Substack.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does the Israeli government have a House and a Senate, similar to the US? How many seats are in the Knesset?

In the upcoming Israeli elections on October 27th, will the Israeli President be elected by popular vote?

If not selected by popular vote, how is the Prime Minister selected? Jonathan discusses more details about elections in Israel, the various parties, and who is permitted to run for office and vote.

Arabs inside Israel are NOT denied the right to vote and a seat at the table. Is this clear evidence that Israel is not an apartheid state?

Is there “back scratching” in Israeli politics like there is in the US?

Why does Jonathan host Meet & Greets with the candidates and parties in Israel? Jonathan admits that even he is an “undecided” voter and the M&G’s help him, too.

Click here to help support Jonathan’s ministry, Genesis 123 Foundation.

REASONS TO VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS

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

A testimonial by Dennis Prager reads: “I read it twice.”

On the front cover is this from President Donald Trump: “A great book for your reading enjoyment.”

A New York Times bestselling author, Katie Pavlich, states: “The most efficient way to learn about the issues that Democrats really care about. This is a must-read.”

The title of this must-get, must-read, must-give to those on the fence: “Reasons to Vote for Democrats.”

Yep, just under reading the Bible, this is next on the list. If the pages were numbered, it would run close to 200 pages. It is an easy, quick read and very memorable. Each page is basically blank. There are NO reasons printed to ever vote for Democrats. Order your copy today. Proudly display it in your home or office. Everyone who sees it and reads the title will pick it up and flip through all the empty pages. Their reaction will tell you immediately where they stand. Make note, for now you know who to take with you when you vote.

Click here to order a copy of “Reasons to Vote for Democrat” by Michael J. Knowles.

A MOUSETRAP ISN’T JUST A MOUSETRAP

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

A Mousetrap isn’t Just a Mousetrap

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. “What food might this contain?” the mouse wondered. He was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap.

Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning: “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said: “Mr. Mouse, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence to me. I cannot be bothered by it.”

The mouse turned to the pig and told him: “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” The pig sympathized, but said: “I am so very sorry, Mr. Mouse, but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured you are in my prayers.”

The mouse turned to the cow and said: “There is a mousetrap in the house! There is a mousetrap in the house!” The cow said: “Wow, Mr. Mouse. I’m sorry for you, but it’s no skin off my nose.”

So, the mouse returned to the house, head down and dejected, to face the farmer’s mousetrap alone.

That very night a sound was heard throughout the house – like the sound of a mousetrap catching its prey. The farmer’s wife rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness, she did not see it was a venomous snake whose tail the trap had caught.

The snake bit the farmer’s wife. The farmer rushed her to the hospital and she returned home with a fever.

Everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup’s main ingredient.

But his wife’s sickness continued, so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock. To feed them, the farmer butchered the pig.

The farmer’s wife did not get well; she died.

So many people came for her funeral, the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide enough meat for all of them. The mouse looked upon it all from his crack in the wall with great sadness.

What’s the moral of the story? The next time you hear someone is facing a problem and think it doesn’t concern you, remember: when one of us is threatened, we are all at risk.

We are all involved in this journey called life. We must keep an eye out for one another and make an extra effort to encourage one another. Each of us is a vital thread in another person’s tapestry.

You can shake your head and go "Tsk-tsk-tsk, it's such a shame". But just wait for another virus, business shutdown, riots in another city, war in another country, or any other major problem. It will eventually affect you!

Remember the poem by John Donne: “No Man is an Island”

ROMANS 9 - PART 2

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

Day 4

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a closer look at Romans 9 and the promises of God to His people.

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 lesson each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

EXHIBIT A: ISAAC – NOT ISHMAEL (vs 7-9)

Why won’t all who believe inherit the Kingdom of God? In other words, if we are all “children of God”, why won’t we all go to heaven?

Who was Isaac? Why are his offspring important?

Who was Ishmael? Why aren’t we his offspring? After all, he was the first-born of Abraham.

Why was Abraham so beloved by God? (Romans 4; Genesis 18:10)

For more information about the Biblical Literacy class at Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

THE PATTERN OF PRAYER - PART 1

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

Day 4

HOW IS YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE? WHAT ABOUT YOUR PRAYER LIFE? HOW AND WHY DOES OUR PRAYER LIFE EFFECT OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled: Pray Like Jesus. In this series, everyone can learn something new about the prayer life of Jesus: his pattern of daily dependence, his prayers for others, his surrender in suffering, and his unwavering trust in the Father.

This week, Pastor Jarrett preaches about The Lord’s Prayer in a brand-new light. NOTE: Pastor Jarrett is taking two weeks to dissect The Lord’s Prayer, so make sure you tune in each day next week for more!

Scripture Passages: Galatians 4:4-7; Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-4

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:

PETITION #1 IN THE LORD’S PRAYER: God’s Name Will Be Honored

Are you honoring God with your prayers?

What does “hallowed be thy name” mean?

What is the importance of a name – especially the name(s) of God?

Why should we revere the name of God? (Exodus 20:7; Leviticus 24:13)

What was the punishment for blaspheming the name of God in the Old Testament?

PETITION #2 IN THE LORD’S PRAYER: God’s Kingdom Will Come

What does “kingdom” mean?

What does “Kingdom of God” mean? Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 50-minute mark to view Pastor Jarrett’s explanation.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, simply 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-knowing Heavenly Father,

In this moment of reflection, accept our praise.

You know everything about your creation down to the very number of hairs on our heads.

We are not accidents. We are not mistakes.

Father, be my pilot. I surrender all to you. May I not wander aimlessly.

Use my words and actions to further Christ’s Kingdom.

Guide, provide, and protect my family.

And if granted tomorrow, let’s repeat and be instruments of your will.

In and through Christ Jesus, in whose name we pray,

Amen and Amen