WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Change and Improvement Starts with Me.

Why did the prodigal son want to leave home?

As a child becomes a tween, teen, then a young adult, must a parent’s communication style change?

When does a parent become a mentor rather than a trainer?

PLUS: Did the closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier trigger warnings of $200-per-barrel oil, global recession, and widespread fuel shortages?

Did oil-consuming countries ever imagine Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz?

Were oil markets more adaptable than expected?

Biblical-Literacy Lesson this week with Mark Lanier. Part 2: Who will God Save?

From the Pulpit at Champion Forest: Pastor Stephens Part 2: Prayers from the cross.

Closing Prayer:
Merciful Father,
Where can I go to find comfort and forgiveness, but into your waiting arms? 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.

CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENTS START WITH ME.

Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

Rob Jackson is a longtime licensed counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, he explains how and why change and improvement starts within each of us.

Be on the lookout for an interview with Rob Jackson about his new book, “When Grace Meets Conviction: Loving God and Your LGBT Child”. Pre-order your copy here.

Click here for more parenting tips and resources from Focus on the Family.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is a possible scenario of why the prodigal son left his father’s home?

Do many tweens and teens dream about the day they move out and spread their own wings?

Should parents change their communication style as their children mature and grow older?

How can parents begin to shift from training into mentoring?

How can parents begin to mend their relationship with a wayward adult child? How can adult children do the same with their parents?

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NEW ENERGY LESSONS AND REALITIES FROM THE HORMUZ CRISIS.

Discussed by Matthew McManus
with National Center for Energy Analytics (www.energyanalytics.org/)

Matthew McManus is a Senior Fellow with the National Center for Energy Analytics. Today, he explains how global energy markets responded to one of the most significant supply disruptions in decades and what the crisis revealed about the future of energy security.

Click here for the latest research from National Center for Energy Analytics.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did the closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year trigger warnings of $200-per-barrel oil, global recession, and widespread fuel shortages?

Did oil-consuming countries ever imagine Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz?

Were oil markets more adaptable than expected?

Where is oil from Venezuela being shipped to?

Has OPEC lost its importance? Where is the focus being shifted to?

Does energy security require long-term planning?

Is there a big difference between how conservative Republicans plan for secure, abundant, and affordable energy supplies as compared to how liberal Democrats plan for secure, abundant, and affordable energy supplies?

Has oil and gas become a weapon in the battle for world dominance?

Click here for ways to get involved with National Center for Energy Analytics.

SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE POLITICAL

Discussed by Dr. Albert Mohler
with Dr. Albert Mohler (AlbertMohler.com)

Should Christians be political?

Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, explains why the answer is a resounding YES.

Click here to view the video from Dr. Mohler.

ROMANS 9 PART 6

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

Day 2

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with another look at Romans 9, discussing Paul’s knowledge of Hosea and his family, who God will save (the remnant), and a great lesson to be learned about both topics.

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:

REVIEW:

What is the goal of a potter (who molds the clay)? What is the purpose of the clay (the person being molded)? (Romans 9:21-23; Romans 11:16,33)

Did God’s Word fail the Israelites? Has God’s Word failed anyone – ever?

Do we deserve mercy? (Romans 9:15, 22)


HOSEA: THE GOD WHO RENAMES (vs 25-26)

Who was Hosea? What’s the back story?

How did Paul know who Hosea was? More on Hosea tomorrow.

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

PRAYERS FROM THE CROSS

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

Day 2

Pastor Jarrett Stephens continues in his sermon series 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 looks at the three prayers that Jesus prayed while he was dying on the cross.

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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:

A PRAYER EXTENDING FORGIVENESS TO OTHERS (Luke 23:33-34)

Pastor Jarrett begins this segment with a famous Disney song that is actually rooted in sound Biblical doctrine. (Not really – but close!)

Why didn’t anyone stop the crucifixion of Jesus?

Are we just as guilty today as they were back then? Commentator Philip Ryken said: "There is room for every sinner in the little word 'them,' and, therefore, many people have crawled inside that blessed pronoun to find the forgiveness of their sins."

Prayer Challenge:

Pray for those who hurt 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

Merciful Father,

Where can I go to find comfort and forgiveness, but into your waiting arms?

Sanctify me wholly through your Word, for in your Word is found truth for life and all eternity.

Plant your Spirit within my heart. May it burn brightly for all to see.

Speak words through me. May they be quick and powerful, piercing cold, hard hearts.

Anoint my path and consecrate my plans.

Here I am Lord. Use me.

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

Amen.