WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Have Israelis lost faith in Netanyahu?

While Americans face mid-term elections this November, Israelis have their own fall elections, as well.

What did five Israeli panelists say about Netanyahu?

Is dissatisfaction towards Netanyahu widespread enough for a new Prime Minister to be elected?

David Fleming, subbing for Mark Lanier, continues with THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY) .

Mark Lanier is in the pulpit this week and continues with: Fighting for the weak.

Today’s Prayer:
Merciful and Gracious Heavenly Father,
Though troubles mount, discouragement abounds, and storm clouds gather, I will rejoice in you, Lord, for you are 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.

HAVE ISRAELIS LOST FAITH IN NETANYAHU?

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

Part 1 of 2

Americans are facing the mid-term elections this November, and Israelis are fast approaching their own fall elections, as well.

Today, Jonathan Feldstein discusses a recent podcast where he interviewed five undecided Israeli voters. Jonathan is the President of the Genesis 123 Foundation.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has Netanyahu dominated Israeli politics for the better part of three decades?

Why were the panelists chosen for Jonathan’s recent podcast? Jonathan explains why he specifically chose panelists who are not very fond of Netanyahu, but are still undecided in who they will vote for.

Is it important for a leader to groom a successor?

Why have Israelis lost faith in Netanyahu? Jonathan believes that Netanyahu has been a great leader, but discusses some bad decisions he has made recently that have led to people questioning his leadership.

One panelist expressed an opinion that often voters are often frightened of change. Is this true?

PART 2 OF 2 - HAVE ISRAELIS LOST FAITH IN NETANYAHU?

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Another panelist stated Netanyahu has forgotten what made him great. What made Netanyahu great and what has he forgotten?

Did one panelist express disappointment in Netanyahu’s lack of security and preparedness prior to October 7, 2023? Jonathan gives more details about the attack and the information that was available before the attack.

Should Israelis, Americans, and others around the world simply just believe Iran when they say they will agree to peace?

On panelists stated: “Every time there is a crisis, it feels like Israel is being led by no leaders.” Is this sentiment widespread?

With the dissatisfaction towards Netanyahu, will someone else receive enough votes collectively to become the new Prime Minister? Jonathan wishes he could predict the future…

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THE TRAIN WHISTLE

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

“The Train Whistle”

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In at least one German town, the railroad tracks ran behind the church. An eye witness stated: “We heard stories of what was happening to the Jews. But we tried to distance ourselves from it, because we felt what could anyone do to stop it.

Each Sunday morning, we would hear the train whistle blowing in the distance then the wheels coming over the tracks. We became disturbed when we heard cries coming from the train as it passed by. We realized that it was carrying Jews like cattle in the cars.

Week after week that whistle would blow. We dreaded to hear the sounds of those wheels, because we knew that we would hear the cries of the Jews enroute to a death camp. Their screams tormented us.

We knew the time the train was coming and when we heard the whistle blow, we began singing hymns. By the time the train came passed our church, we were singing at the top of our voices. If we heard the cries, we sang more loudly and soon we would hear them no more.

Years have passed and no one talks about it now, but I still hear that train whistle in my sleep.”

THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION (SOTERIOLOGY)

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 2

WHAT IS SALVATION? WHAT DOES SALVATION MEAN TO YOU? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE SAVED? WHAT ARE WE SAVED FROM? WHY ARE WE SAVED?

It’s summer time and that means special lessons from various guests for the Biblical Literacy Lesson from Champion Forest Baptist Church.

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming is first to sub in and he will be teaching on The doctrine of salvation (soteriology).

NOTE: Have no fear, though! Mark Lanier actually preached the sermon this week, so you will still get to hear from him, too!

To view David Fleming’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:

WHO ARE THE WEAK?

NOTE: David will be using Hebrew to explain and the illustrations can be found at the link above.

What does “weak” mean in this context? David explains three different meanings and shares a story about him training for a half marathon.

How does the Old Testament describe the weak?

Who is supposed to protect the orphan, the widow, and the sojourner (foreigner)?

DOES GOD FIGHT FOR THE WEAK?

Who is God?

How do we know that God is a champion for the weak? (Deuteronomy 10:17) Tune in tomorrow for more explanation…


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

FIGHTING FOR THE WEAK

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

Day 2

LAST WEEK, PASTOR JARRETT STEPHENS STRESSED “ONE MORE JESUS”. BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP THEM?

This week, Mark Lanier is in the pulpit, continuing in the FIGHT series and encouraging us to look for and help those who are weak – and that means everyone!

NOTE: Champion Forest will be hosting a special celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Click here for more details and to register for the event.

Find Mark Lanier’s sermon here.

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

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GROUNDWORK

Does sin separate us from God, rendering us unholy?

What is the basis of our salvation? (John 3:16)

QUESTIONS:

What do you do when someone offers you a gift? Return it? Reject it? Or do you accept it and say thank you? (John 1:11-12)

How do we receive the free gift of salvation? (Romans 10:9-10)

What happens when we accept the free gift of salvation? (Colossians 2:13-14; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:1) Mark  says: forgiveness, justification, and righteousness. Tune in tomorrow for the final two.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, or if you have a prayer request, text: 281.688.2630 and follow the text prompts.

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 and Gracious Heavenly Father,

Though troubles mount, discouragement abounds, and storm clouds gather, I will rejoice in you, Lord, for you are my Savior.

I will rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let us rejoice and be glad, for the wedding feast is near. Let us not lose hope, for our eternal redemption is nigh.

May we stand firm, turning neither to the right or to the left.

Father, may our feet be planted on the solid rock.

Be with us now and forever and forever.

Amen and Amen