11-03-2024 – A Strong Foundation – 11 – The Sanctity of Human Life

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image, and life begins at

conception. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the

aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception

through natural death. We are, therefore, called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

Two Truths About Life:

Satan comes to ______________, _______________, and

___________________.

Jesus has come to _________________ _________________

___________________

Do you know someone who suffers from guilt over a past abortion?

What can you do to extend God’s love and grace toward him or her?

What does God say to the person who has taken a life or committed any other sin

(look at Psalm 103:10-14; Micah 7:18-19; Prov. 28:13; 1John 1:9; Rom. 8:1)?

What does a person need to do to experience what these passages offer?

Imagine this situation: Your friend is pregnant. She’s told by her doctor that the tests are

indicating that the fetus has a disease that causes deformity, and it will probably live no more

than a few weeks after birth. If it lives, it will never be able to walk, talk, see, or have a normal

life. The doctor recommends that your friend terminate the pregnancy.

What would you tell your friend and why

(look at Deut. 32:39; 1Sam. 2:6; Ex. 20:13)

On the issue of the child’s handicaps, how do the following verses help you to
respond further

(Ex. 4:11; Isaiah 45:9-11; John 9:3; Luke 14:13-14)?

How would you pray for this person? What do you know about God’s character that
can guide how you pray for them?

Since life begins at conception, how does this impact our attitudes toward some of the
hardest questions about abortion?

What should characterize our treatment of others in light of the fact that we are all fearfully
and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)?

What personal needs has the Holy Spirit exposed during this study? How can we pray with
you about those needs? Consider memorizing

John 10:10.

Pastor Jake Presley

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