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What did the Scopes Monkey Trial Prove?

Tennessee Governor signs law outlawing the teaching of evolution in March 1925.

John Scopes was arrested and charged with teaching Evolution.

The trial was not to prove or disprove the Biblical Account of Creation or Evolution.

Trial Judge charged the jury to only consider did John Scopes teach evolution in defiance of the state law?

The Jury never ruled on the veracity of the bible or Evolution.

Listen in for the complete story.

Dr. David Capes concludes his lesson on Friendship.

PASTOR KAL KILGO: concludes with: Growing in Steadfastness – Spiritual Stamina

Almighty and All-Sufficient Father,
We cry out to you for your comfort in these difficult times.
As many cry tears of sadness, may we sit quietly with them, holding them up in our prayers...

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.

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOPES MONKEY TRIAL

Discussed by Eric Lyons
with Apologetics Press (www.apologeticspress.org)

Part 1 of 3

On March 21, 1925, Tennessee Governor Austin Peay signed into law the Butler Act, proclaiming that schools could not teach evolution.

Today, Eric Lyons discusses the events that led up to this law being signed, the opposition to the law, and how we are still experiencing a cultural clash over evolution and creation today. Eric Lyons is the Executive Director for Apologetics Press and the author/co-author of many books.

Click here to read Eric Lyon’s editorial on this topic.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did the ACLU do in response to the Butler Act?

What was the “drugstore encounter”?

Who was John Scopes? Was he used as a pawn?

Who accused John Scopes of teaching only evolution to his students? Eric Lyons explains how the movie gives false information about the Scopes trial, portraying Christians as evil.

PART 2 OF 3 - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOPES MONKEY TRIAL

Discussed by Eric Lyons
with Apologetics Press (www.apologeticspress.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What did the judge instruct the jury to do in the Scopes Trial? Eric Lyons explains that they were told they could only decide whether or not John Scopes broke the law. They could not discuss evolution vs creation.

Did defense attorney Clarence Darrow attempt to bring testimony into the trial to “prove” evolution was true? How did the judge respond?

PART 3 OF 3 - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOPES MONKEY TRIAL

Discussed by Eric Lyons
with Apologetics Press (www.apologeticspress.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did defense attorney Clarence Darrow offer “proof” of evolution in the Scopes Trial? Eric Lyons explains what was introduced and who was permitted to hear the “evidence”.

Was Prosecutor William Jennings Bryan given the opportunity to speak before the jury about his belief in the Bible’s account of Creation?

What was the outcome of the Scopes Trial?

Is the cultural clash on 1925 continuing today?

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FRIENDSHIP

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

Day 5

Mark Lanier is taking a much-needed summer vacation and various friends of his and pastors from CFBC will be filling in teaching on the book of Philippians.

This week, Dr. Capes is first up in the rotation, teaching on the value and importance of friendship.

Dr. David Capes is the Director for Academic Programs at the Lanier Theological Library.

To view Dr. David Capes’ 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:

Are believers “fellow workers, soldiers, and imitators” in spreading the Gospel? (Philippians 4:3; 2:25; 3:17)

POINTS FOR HOME:
Friendship is central to the Gospel.
God will complete what He started.
Pray for your friends.


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

GROWING IN STEADFASTNESS: SPIRITUAL STAMINA

Discussed by Pastor Kal Kilgo
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

When we face trials and difficulties and don’t know what to do or how we will make it through, simply and exclusively look to Jesus. – Pastor Kal Kilgo

In a world that constantly pulls us in every direction, God calls us to grow in Christ one step at a time. In this 7-week series, the pastors at CFBC will walk through the powerful progression found in 2 Peter 1:5–7, where Christians are called to “make every effort” to add to their faith: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. This isn’t about willpower. It’s about spiritual formation and partnering with God to become the person He is calling you to be.

This week, Pastor Kal Kilgo preaches on spiritual stamina – or steadfastness.

Pastor Kal is the College and Young Single Adult Pastor at CFBC.

Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Find Pastor Kal Kilgo’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

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


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

HOW TO GROW IN OUR STEADFASTNESS:
Look at the example of Jesus. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Wait eagerly for Christ’s return. (1 John 2:17; Philippians 3:21)

*Note: Pastor Kal Kilgo shares a video of a race from 1992, but it does not translate well over the radio waves. If you’d like to view the race, click the above link and fast-forward to the one-hour and nine-minute mark.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.

PRAYER

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

Almighty and All-Sufficient Father,

We cry out to you for your comfort in these difficult times. May we be still while you speak to our hearts.

As many cry tears of sadness, may we sit quietly with them, holding them up in our prayers.

Strengthen those who mourn. Carry them through this day and the days to come.

Father, life is hard. Life is not fair.

Forgive us when we doubt, when we question why, and when we shake our fists at you.

As you remove our doubt and rebellion, use us to share the hope we have in eternal salvation.

And, Father, grant us courage to face today, knowing Jesus is with us, for it is in His name we pray,

Amen