Aug. 15, 2021

Exodus 20:13

Living Free: The Infinite Value of Life

1. God gives and values life

Genesis 1:26-27

Genesis 2:7

2. Jesus's extreme life value

A. Murder is a matter of the heart

 Matthew 5:21-24

"When we disobey God's commandments, it is not merely a rejection of a particular point in the legal code. Rather, it is to stand against God Himself. It is to oppose His righteous rule and reign in our lives and in the world." Timothy Tennent, Call to Holiness

Who have you murdered in your heart? What life giving words have you spoken?

B. Hate in Its proper context

 1 John 3:13-16

3. Life to be embraced

A. Returning to Life

John 10:10-18

B. A Life given so you would know true life

-Suicide

Deuteronomy 32:39

Job 1:21

Psalm 49:7-8

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Ephesians 5:29

Philippians 1:20-26

Acts 16:27-28

-Abortion and Euthanasia

Live life and value the life of others, especially those who are most vulnerable to this culture of death around us.

Reflection Questions:

1. How much do you focus on death? How much do you focus on life?

2. When have life-giving words been spoken to you? When have you spoken life giving words?

3. Who have you murdered in your heart lately?