WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Project 2026: One Million New Souls for Jesus.

Is that project too large for you and me.

Whittle it down: I will pray for one new soul. One. Just one.

Who do you know that is not saved from hell eternal?

Is that one a spouse, a son, a daughter, a friend, a co-worker?

Begin praying now for that lost soul. Pray daily. Pray throughout the day.

Search the word: Did the prodigal son’s father every stop searching the horizon for his son’s return?

Plus: Pastor Ed Ethridge encourages Christ-followers to be examples of Christ.

Mark Lanier: Romans, Adoption, and the Christian Walk

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: Jesus is Hope.

Closing in Prayer:
Father God,
In the midst of my busyness, may I boldly profess to know you, my God and my Savior. 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.

PROJECT 2026: ONE MILLION SOULS FOR JESUS

Discussed by Dr. Douglas Small
with Prayer at the Heart (www.prayerattheheart.org/)

So many in the world are lost – without hope – without a Savior. But what can we actually do to change that?

Today, new guest Dr. Douglass Small discusses the Project 2026 initiative with his ministry Prayer at the Heart.

Click here to read more on this from Dr. Douglas Small.

Click here to help support Prayer at the Heart.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

America is vastly spiritually divided. Can Christ-followers unite in prayer despite our differences?

What is the purpose of the Prayer at the Heart ministry?

What is Project 2026? Dr. Small discusses the 10-5-3-1 prayer/reach plan.

What is the culmination of this historic national activation?

Click here for more information about Prayer at the Heart and to see how you can be involved in their Project 2026 initiative.

IS YOUR LIGHT SHINING BRIGHTLY TODAY?

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

1 Timothy 4:12 “Set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”

Today, our good friend, Pastor Ed Ethridge, offers encouragement as we seek to follow Christ in the way we look, talk, and act.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do believers and non-believers often look, talk, and act the same? Do they oftentimes seek after the same (worldly) things?

Why are Christians called to put away their old ways?

Should Christians be ready at all times to share their testimony with others? Must it always be through a verbal conversation? Or can their testimony be shared through actions, as well? Pastor Ed reminds us that someone is always watching…

If you have questions about God, Jesus, or salvation, please feel free to contact Pastor Ed here.

ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

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

Day 5

WHEN WE THINK OF ADOPTION, WE THINK OF COUPLES WHO LONG FOR A CHILD TO HOLD IN THEIR ARMS FOREVER. BUT WHAT DID PAUL MEAN WHEN HE WROTE ABOUT US BEING ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD?

Mark Lanier continues with his Romans series this week reminding us that we owe the flesh nothing because we are sons and daughters of the King through glory, not suffering.

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:

ROMAN ADOPTION: We are heirs through glory, not suffering. (Romans 8:17)

Who is an “heir”? How can we ALL be heirs of God? Mark nerds out a little bit more than usual and discusses compound words.

But wait a minute… this verse says we are fellow heirs with Christ and suffer with him – but we are also glorified with him? How is this possible?

POINTS FOR HOME:

You owe the flesh nothing. Stop paying it!

Approach the Father as an heir. Stop living in fear.

Suffering doesn’t mean that something has gone wrong. Walk through suffering knowing that it is a path to glory!

LUNCH TOPIC:

Is your primary emotional experience of God more like a slave before a master or a child before a good Father?

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

JESUS IS HOPE

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

Day 5

WHAT IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN THE RESURRECTION? WHY DOES THE RESURRECTION MATTER?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series this week entitled: “So, What? Why the Resurrection Matters.” The kick-off sermon is from Easter Sunday, April 5 and Pastor Jarrett preached about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes and life of Mary Magdalene.

Scripture Passage: John 20:1-18

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stehens’ sermon notes here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What if Jesus never rose from the grave? What would our lives look like today? (1 Corinthians 15:19)

What is the Good News that we have in Jesus? (Titus 2:11-13)

How many times did Jesus tell the disciples that he would die? How many times did he tell them he would be coming again? Did they believe him?

BOTTOM LINE: Do you know the hope you can have in Jesus? Don’t wait! Jesus can give you hope from your past, hope in your present, and hope for a future.

A – Admit you’re a sinner
B – Believe in Jesus – his death and resurrection
C – Confess him as Lord

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

Father God,

In the midst of my busyness, may I boldly profess to know you, my God and my Savior.

May I tenderly and gently share the Good News with others today.

Help me to stand fast, unwavering, and focused on Kingdom work.

Time is short and the harvest is vast.

Let’s work together, Holy Spirit, so the harvest may be abundant today.

Lord Jesus, be with me.

And, if I am granted tomorrow, let’s repeat, for it is in the name of Jesus Christ I lift this prayer,

Amen