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?

Remember: keep praying.

Mark Lanier: Romans, Adoption, and the Christian Walk

Pastor Jarrett Stephens: Jesus is Hope.

Closing in Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I see your handy work in all of creation. You placed the universe in order.
From nothing, you created what is. 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 AI COUNSELING BIBLICAL?

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Nearly half of all Americans have sought counseling at one time in their life for various reasons. About one-quarter of all Americans ae currently seeking help right now. Are you one of them?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise discusses Hope for the Heart’s partnership of PRAY.COM which is enabling four decades of Biblical counseling content available through a new AI platform.

Click here to learn more about Hope for the Heart ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are millions across America asking AI questions they are too afraid to ask anyone else?

Should everyone – especially Christ-followers – be leery of AI? Dr. Scalise explains the difference between open and closed AI.

Is AI a good substitute for face-to-face interaction with a licensed therapist?

Can AI actually hurt people if the counseling is not based in Biblical truth?

HHow can churches and Christian families use AI in a positive way? Dr. Scalise discusses the purpose of the Hope for the Heart ministry as well as the Keys for Living Library.

Click here to help support the mission of Hope for the Heart.

ROMANS, ADOPTION, AND THE CHRISTIAN WALK

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

Day 1

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:

How was Roman law essential in founding the law of the Torah and even our laws today? Mark specifically discusses adoption in Roman times vs our version of adoption today.

ROMAN ADOPTION: Canceled Debt (Romans 8:12-13)

Who do we owe debt to – God or the world?

Why did Paul want the people (and us!) to pay close attention to what he was saying? Tune in tomorrow for more on this.

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 1

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 hope are you clinging to right now? What miracle do you need to happen in your life? Pastor Jarrett reads from the focused Scripture passage, offering commentary as he reads.

Is Jesus hope from our past?

Who was Mary Magdalene?

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

Heavenly Father,

I see your handy work in all of creation. You placed the universe in order. From nothing, you created what is.

Father God, you knew me before I was knitted in mother’s womb. You wrote down my words and my thoughts in your book.

While I was far from you, you enabled a way for my salvation. Hallelujah! My name is now found in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Today, may I seek your direction in my life. May I lay aside that which is an abomination in your eyes. May I remove items from my to-do-list that are not eternally important.

Lord Jesus, shine through me as I grow in wisdom and grace while feeding on your Word.

Holy Spirit, guide my words and actions. Fill me to the top.

Father God, hold me close to the center of your will.

Now, let’s go kick on the gates of hell, searching and seeking to save one more soul from hell eternal – then another and another. Here I am, Lord. Use me.

Lifting this prayer to heaven in and through the blood of Jesus Christ,

Amen