WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

ARE YOU A ‘BIBLE-USER’?

IT IS EASY TO BE A BIBLE-USER.

JUST VOLUNTARILY READ THE BIBLE THREE OR FOUR TIMES A YEAR.

THAT’S PRETTY EASY. BUT ARE YOU A BIBLE-USER?

AND: LOSING CONTROL AND LIKING IT!

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.

DO PEOPLE STILL READ THE BIBLE?

Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Part 1 of 2

The American Bible Society has released the findings of its 12th Annual State of the Bible Report.

David Closson, the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, discusses those findings today.

Click here for the latest from David Closson.

Click here for more about the Center for Biblical Worldview at the FRC.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

According to the definition used by the American Bible Society, what is a “Bible User”?

Is Bible engagement at a historic low? David reveals that only 19% of people surveyed reported that they voluntarily read the Bible three to four times a year.

Do many non-Bible users admit that the Bible is valuable and the message found in Scripture has transformed their lives? David references grim statistics from a study the FRC did last year on this subject. You can read the article here.

PART 2 OF 2 - DO PEOPLE STILL READ THE BIBLE?

Discussed by David Closson
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many non-Bible readers believe that the Bible is still relevant today?

How can Christians help non-Bible users engage with Scripture? David suggests downloading Bible apps like YouVersion and Biblearc

LOSING CONTROL AND LIKING IT

Discussed by Tim Sanford
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

When bad things happen, what do you do?

Tim Sanford is a licensed professional counselor and the Clinical Director of Counseling Services for Focus on the Family. Today, Tim discusses how to manage uncertainty and fear, as well as the freedom one can feel by stopping the search for control – seeking Christ instead.

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Click here to order a copy or two of Tim’s latest book, “Losing Control and Liking It”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are there moments in everyone's life when life seems out of control? Tim believes that many people are “control freaks”, saying: “The reality is: You can only control yourself… and that’s a really small part of the universe.”

Is there any comfort in realizing that “bad things” do happen to “good people”?

How can we begin to manage uncertainty and fear? Tim suggests to focus on what you can do, not what you can’t do.

How do we stop grabbing for the steering wheel and just allow God to take the driver’s seat? Tim says: “Accepting the way things are and accepting that I don’t have control is a physical act of humility to God. He is the one in control – not me. He will decide how things come out – not me… He will do it His way, which is always the best way.”

Do we too often ignore God’s guiding voice, wanting to be in control of the situation?

How can “Losing Control and Liking It” help readers during perplexing times in their lives?

POOH AND PIGLET SAT WITH EEYORE

Discussed by Sara Tracey
with The What's UP Radio Program

Do you ever feel Sad and Alone and Not Much Fun to be Around? Eeyore did. And Pooh and Piglet simply sat with him until he felt better. Sometimes that is all that is needed. Be a friend like Piglet and Pooh. And don’t be afraid to ask for help from a friend like Eeyore.

AMOS PART 3

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier continues the Minor Prophets series with his final lesson on Amos, breaking down several of the prophecies in chapter 2, explaining the meaning and purpose of each one.

To view Mark Lanier’s video for this lesson, click here.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

AMOS 2:7-8
What happened when poor people were taken to court for a debt they couldn’t pay? This seems rather unfair! Mark uses Exodus 22:25-26 to reveal God’s instructions on this matter and Bob Dylan’s song “I and I” as further explanation.

POINTS FOR HOME:
Ask the Lord the for discernment to know the difference between the truth and a lie.
Ask the Lord to make you an instrument of His peace.
Ask the Lord to set your path straight


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THE PASSOVER

Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

This week, Pastor Scott Riling continues “The Thread” sermon series with a message on how Christ can be found in the story of The Passover from Exodus 12.

Pastor Scott Riling is the Biblical Counseling Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church – Champions Campus.

Find Pastor Scott Riling’s sermon here.

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

Questions/Issues Discussed:

NEW FREEDOM: Exodus 12:33-51

How long had the Israelites been in captivity?
Did God provide financial support for the Israelites for their journey to freedom?
When and how were the Israelites freed? Was this a true miracle?
How does the Israelites’ freedom represent our freedom in Christ? (Romans 6:22)
What did Jesus say about salvation – about the Truth? (John 8:32; John 8:36)


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