WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Is there hope for America?

The younger generation has been taught that America was built on greed and oppression.

Is this far from the truth?

The founding of America was a revolution of ideas and faith before it was ever a war. Does that distinction still matter?

Do many Christians not realize that early settlers sought religious liberty in the New World?

Did our Founders state that our rights come from a Creator, not a majority vote?

Are we living in George Orwell’s 1984?

Mark Lanier in the Biblical-Literacy Class continues exploring Paul’s references to the Old Testament.

Pastor Justin Holcomb, from the pulpit Champion Forest, continues: DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Today’s closing prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Look upon those whom you created with mercy and grace. As they cry out to you, forgive their sins.
Open their eyes to see your abundant love and comfort them in the midst of their pain and sorrow. May your saints pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. 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.

IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA?

Discussed by Lawrence Reed
with Lawrence Reed (LawrenceWReed.com)

Part 1 of 3

The younger generation has been taught that America was built on greed and oppression. Is this far from the truth?

Larry Reed is one of the most widely-read voices in the American liberty movement. He spent 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, followed by nearly 11 years as President of the Foundation for Economic Education.

His writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The American Spectator, The Washington Examiner, and Christian Science Monitor, among many others.

He has authored or co-authored more than 2,000 columns and eight books. His latest book, “Born of Ideas: How Principles, Faith, and Courage Forged America”, can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was America birthed on the ideas of principles, faith, and courage? Larry discusses the Mayflower Compact.

The founding of America was a revolution of ideas and faith before it was ever a war. Does that distinction still matter?

Do many Christians not realize that early settlers sought religious liberty in the New World?

Did our Founders state that our rights come from a Creator, not a majority vote?

What makes the American Revolution different from other revolutions that overthrew their governments? Larry explains the purpose of a government and the right that people in America have to overthrow the government if it stops serving them.

PART 2 OF 3: IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA?

Discussed by Lawrence Reed
with Lawrence Reed (LawrenceWReed.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Larry Reeds starts America’s story in 1620, not 1776 nor 1619. Why?

Why does Larry include lesser-known people in his latest book? And who are those people? Larry discusses several people from Poland who were instrumental in shaping in America.

Is America a true melting pot?

How can we celebrate the Declaration of Independence’s claim that “all men are created equal” when slavery existed in the same place and at the same time? Larry reminds us that context and history are important…

Why does Larry claim that liberty and character are two sides of the same coin?

PART 3 OF 3: IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA?

Discussed by Lawrence Reed
with Lawrence Reed (LawrenceWReed.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why has Larry focused his career on the concept of liberty? Larry believes that too many people have never known true liberty and that actually makes him very, very sad. So, he is dedicated to share the possibility of liberty to everyone.

Are George Orwell’s 1984 predictions coming true?

Is Larry optimistic or worried for the future of America?

Click here to order a copy of one of Larry’s many books. 

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 10 PART 2

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

Day 3

Mark Lanier continues in the series on Romans with a deep dive into Romans and Paul’s reference to the Old Testament.

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:

What was the written code that Paul lived by? Who originally wrote it? (Leviticus 18:5; Deuteronomy 9:4; 30:12-14)

What four things did Paul stress when he quoted the Deuteronomy passages? Mark will share more on this on Thursday.

Who/what is the Holy Spirit? Mark shares a story about a prayer breakfast he spoke at for lawyers in Las Vegas.

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

DON’T SLEEP ON IT

Discussed by Justin Holcomb
with God Made All of Me (www.GodMadeAllOfMe.com)

Day 3

DO YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY FALL ASLEEP IN CHURCH? I THINK WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF THAT FROM TIME TO TIME! WELL – DON’T FALL ASLEEP LISTENING TO THE SERMON EACH DAY THIS WEEK! THAT’S WHAT THE ENEMY – THE DEVIL – WANTS. SO STAY AWAKE AND PAY ATTENTION!

Champion Forest Baptist Church Student Pastor Justin Holcomb has a great sermon for us to kick off the year – reminding us that we must always be willing to know more about God as we grow in our faith and throw seeds to others as we share the Gospel.

Find Pastor Justin Holcomb’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some things people do while they’re sleeping? Pastor Justin shares a story about a young man at a youth camp who sleep walked.

Are you sleep walking through life? Think about it! Are you asleep or awake? How are you using your “awake time”? (Ephesians 5:14-17)


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,

Look upon those whom you created with mercy and grace. As they cry out to you, forgive their sins.

Open their eyes to see your abundant love and comfort them in the midst of their pain and sorrow.

May your saints pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.

Our destiny is to live eternally in heaven with you, Father, and see your son, Jesus Christ. May we not to turn to the right or to the left while pursuing that dream.

May we keep your precepts and fight the good fight – fleeing all evil.

Stand in our midst, Father. Jesus, feed us your word. Holy Spirit, guide our words and steps. May the harvest be abundant today.

Now, let’s be going and doing and working for the Kingdom of Christ, in whose name we pray,

Amen and Amen