WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Jonathan Tobin discusses Israel’s New Gaza Plan.

Does the IDF control all the Gaza?

Does the Hamas steal relief supplies and then sell them to the Gazans?

Recent polls indicate over 50% of Palestinians would self-emigrate. But, where would they go?

Plus: Glenn Lutjens with Focus on the Family discusses the Dangers of Too Much Screen Time.

Mark Lanier, in the Biblical-Literacy Class, concludes his lesson on God’s wrath. Will God really punish us?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens, from the pulpit of Champion Forest, concludes: “Walking the Line”.

Part of Terry Lowry’s prayer for today: … Heavenly Father, why did you choose me to become one of your children? Why me – for I was such a sinner? Your son chased after me. He ran after me. He petitioned you for my soul…

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.

ISRAEL’S NEW GAZA PLAN

Discussed by Jonathan Tobin
with Jewish News Syndicate (www.jns.org/)

Associated Press: Israel’s newly approved plan to capture and hold the entire Gaza Strip marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Click here for the full (BIAS) story.

Today, Jonathan Tobin gives details about Israel’s New Gaza Plan and what is means for Jews around the world. Jonathan Tobin is the Editor-in Chief for Jewish News Syndicate.

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Questions/Issues Discussed:

Does Hamas or the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) control the Gaza?

Why is there a Northern part of Gaza and a Southern part?

Are Hamas and other terrorists still able to conduct raids, kill/wound IDF solders and Israeli citizens, and fire rockets into Israel? Jonathan Tobin shares the mixed good and bad news…

What is the living situation for Palestians within the Gaza? Are they really starving to death like the MSM claims?

What is Israel’s “New Gaza Plan”? Jonathan Tobin gives all the details, which is positive for both Palestians and Jews.

Why won’t Hamas agree to Israel’s plan?

Recent polls indicate over 50% of Palestinians would self-emigrate. Where would they go?

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THE DANGERS OF TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME

Discussed by Glenn Lutjens
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org

A new study from the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that some kids and teens are on smart devices for at least 9 hours a day.

Today, Glenn Lutjens discusses potential health effects of excessive screen time. Glenn is a licensed marriage and family therapist who’s been on the Focus on the Family counseling team for nearly 30 years.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Most kids and teens using some sort of device for several hours each day for academic purposes. Did this study take into account screen time for school?

According to the study, what is a “screen”?

What is “doom scrolling”?

Does excessive screen time negatively affect everyone – no matter their age?

What are some of the potential health effects of too much screen time? Glenn discusses sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression.

What are some strategies we all can implement to reduce screen time?

Did the study compare addiction to screens to an addiction to alcohol?

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THE WRATH OF GOD

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

Day 5

Why don’t we talk about God’s wrath? What are we so afraid of? Will God really punish us – individually and corporately – if we disobey His commands?

Mark Lanier is teaching on the Book of Romans. This week, his focus is not only on the wrath of God, but His righteousness and mercy, too.

Scripture Passage: Romans 1:18-32

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 is the difference between the “gods” wrath toward the people and God’s wrath toward us? Mark reads from Romans 1:29, explaining the evil that filled the people when God’s wrath was brought down upon them.

How will you spend the next 24 hours? Will you spend them worrying? Will you spend them for yourself? Will you crave darkness or light? Will you spend them spreading the love of God and His gift of salvation through His son, Jesus Christ?

POINTS FOR HOME: PAUL’S TEXT

Do not be ashamed of the Gospel. (Romans 1:16)

Live in righteousness and faith. (Romans 1:17)

Bonus Scripture References: Mark 14:26; Psalm 75:8; Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Revelation 14:10

Leon Morris: “Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our struggle today is for costly grace.”


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

WALK THE LINE

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is a little over halfway through a twelve-week sermon series on the Book of Ephesians. In this series, he and others from CFBC are offering hope and encouragement as we discover our true identity in Christ and how it effects our daily life.

Pastor Jarrett began his sermon telling a little bit of the life story and accomplishments of country legend Johnny Cash, which set the stage for the sermon he has entitled “Walk the Line”.

Ephesians 4:17-32

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ 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 can we follow Jesus in practical holiness? Song Reference: “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”

How did Paul describe “new self living”?

Does serving others help our new self living? Does attending church every Sunday help our new self living? Pastor Jarrett has two words for us: Words and Relationships.


FINAL THOUGHTS:

As you put on your new self, do not tell lies, be angry, be lazy, or be corrupt.

Instead, speak words of love and truth and be an honest worker. Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.

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PRAYER

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

Heavenly Father,

Why did you choose me to become one of your children? Why me – for I was such a sinner?

Your son chased after me. He ran after me. He petitioned you for my soul.

Father, thank you for preparing a way for my reconciliation to you, for by grace I have been saved through faith.

Lord Jesus, thank you for coming and seeking to save the lost. I am thankful every day you found me.

May I walk in a manner worthy of my calling. May I not turn to the right or to the left, but stay anchored in the center of your will, Father.

Now, let’s be going and doing and working for the Kingdom.

By and through the name of Jesus Christ, in whose name I pray,

Amen