WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. We are faced with a choice. What should we do?

Today, Pastor Johnny Teague compares the days following the rule of King Solomon’s with the American political scene we are currently experiencing.

Mark Lanier continues his Biblical-Literacy Lesson for this week on ‘Waiting’.

From the pulpit at Champion Forest: visiting Pastor Dr. Brent Taylor with a message just for you and me - DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Closing Prayer:
Father God,
Thank you for the hope we have in Christ Jesus.
Guide your children along their path, assuring each that you are so very near. 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.

WORD FOR THE WEEK: CHOICE

Discussed by Pastor Johnny Teague
with Church at the Cross Houston (www.ChurchAtTheCrossHouston.org)

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. We are faced with a choice. What should we do?

Today, Pastor Johnny Teague compares the days following the rule of King Solomon’s with the American political scene we are currently experiencing. Pastor Johnny is a prolific writer, historian, and senior pastor of Church at the Cross Houston.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

King Rehoboam succeeded King Solomon. Was his reign beneficial or harmful to the people?

Why did 10 of the 12 tribes of Israel not follow King Rehoboam?

Who was Jeroboam? Was he a heretic? Can James Talarico be compared to Jeroboam?

Did King Rehoboam eventually repent? Can Ken Paxton be compared to King Rehoboam?

We are faced with a choice. What should we do? OOOOOH! Pastor Johnny has a FANTASTIC response to this. Listen close!

Click here to learn more about “Carpooling with Johnny Teague”.

WAITING

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

Day 2

DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GOING THROUGH LIFE JUST…WAITING? WAITING FOR THE DOCTOR? WAITING FOR SOMETHING AT WORK? WAITING FOR YOUR KID’S ACTIVITY TO BE OVER? WAITING FOR THAT AMAZON PACKAGE? WHAT’S WRONG WITH WAITING? WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT WAITING?

Mark Lanier will be back in Romans SOON but for now, he is still doing some one-off lessons – and the one this week on waiting on the Lord’s timing REALLY hit close to home for me.

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:

WAITING IS WOVEN INTO THE BIBLE

How does the Bible treat waiting?

Should we be in a hurry for the return of Jesus? Or should we wait patiently so that more and more people have the opportunity to hear the Gospel and be saved? (Habakkuk 2:1-3)

What are some examples of people waiting found in Scripture? Mark discusses a few of the more well-known stories. Click on the above link and fast-forward to the 28-minute mark to view the timeline.

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

DON’T LOSE WEIGHT

Discussed by Dr. Brent Taylor
with First Baptist Church at the Fields (https://www.firstfields.org/)

Day 2

WHY DO NAMES MATTER? WHY DO WE PLACE SUCH IMPORTANCE ON WHAT WE NAME OUR CHILDREN? DO NAMES CARRY WEIGHT? BUT THE REAL QUESTION IS: WHY DOES IT MATTER HOW WE SPEAK THE NAME OF JESUS AND THE NAME OF GOD?

This week, Dr. Brent Taylor shares his thoughts about the commandment found in Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Dr. Brent Taylor is the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas.

Find Dr. Brent Taylor’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

What do you think of when you hear God’s name? What do you think of when you hear a name? (Psalm 9:10)

How is a name a witness? Dr. Taylor gives a few examples…

Do we often think of a person’s reputation when we hear their name? Dr. Taylor encourages us to protect our own name/reputation.

Why do people like “good names”? (Proverbs 22:1)

Why must we be careful when we are talking about God? Have you ever said something you wish you could take back?

What did Paul write about the importance of a name? (Acts 17:22-23)

Do you consider God’s Holy name to be a treasure? Dr. Taylor reminds us that God’s name should be handled with care – more care than we give our $1,000 phones. Ouch – think about that!

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

Father God,

Thank you for the hope we have in Christ Jesus.

Guide your children along their path, assuring each that you are so very near. Love each with an enduring love that is unimaginable.

While the storms of life rage, we will lift our petitions and pleas to your throne room – leaving them at the foot of the cross.

Gather our tears in your bottle. Establish our steps and lead us by the Holy Spirit.

Renew our strength as we go forth spreading the Good News.

Lord Jesus, shine through your saints. May your peace permeate all we do.

Guard our hearts and our minds, Father. Hold each saint so very close and never let us go.

Let your steadfast love be upon us as we await our eternal home where we will see Christ Jesus face to face.

Praying in the precious name of Jesus Christ,

Amen