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Note: Due to a technical issue, the audio quality in this episode is not as clear as the episodes we normally produce. We apologize in advance for that, but we wanted to get this content out to listeners due to the fact that many churches will recognize Sanctity of Life Sunday on January 23rd.
Big Idea: Scripture states that life begins at conception (Jer. 1:5, Ps. 139:13-16). And, due to legal and cultural developments, the next year may and probably will be the greatest opportunity in our lifetime to promote a culture of life in the United States. So, it’s time to get ready. Here’s how.
Outline:
- A Living Soul
- A Nation’s Soul
- The Starting Line
Key Takeaways:
- A reminder that a belief in the sanctity of life is a pre-political, Biblical belief and a brief review of the Scriptural support for that statement.
- A reflection on this remarkable statement by Norma McCorvey (the Jane Roe in Roe v. Wade): “I signed an affidavit that brought the holocaust of abortion onto this nation. … I’m just really grateful I’m in the kingdom of God now, and all is forgiven.”
- Why disagreements over abortion are, at their root, disagreements about worldview and truth rather than just politics.
- The Biblical phrase “innocent blood” and the concept of God’s judgment on nations for the taking of innocent life.
- Abraham Lincoln’s notable explanation of the above principle in his Second Inaugural Address.
- The incredible prayer of repentance and plea for mercy in Daniel 9 and its application to the United States.
- A four-step strategy for the church to serve vulnerable families and promote the sanctity of human life regardless of how the Dobbs case is decided.