The Weekly Show: Episode 65 - Abortion & The Sanctity of Life

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study Abortion & The Sanctity of Life

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Introduction: Abortion & The Sanctity of Life

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

In every generation, some issues touch not just politics, but the soul. One of the most sensitive and significant of these is abortion.

This study isn’t about condemnation. It’s about truth, grace, and the sacred value of life as revealed in the Word of God. We live in a world where the value of life is often measured by convenience, capability, or circumstance—but God sees it differently.

Throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, we see a God who forms, knows, and loves human life from the very beginning—even before birth. He does not treat life as accidental or disposable. He calls it sacred.

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you…" (Jeremiah 1:5)

As followers of Christ, we’re called to see the world—and the womb—through God’s eyes. This includes defending the vulnerable, offering compassion to the wounded, and boldly speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves (Proverbs 31:8).

But we must also remember: grace is available. There is no sin too dark for the blood of Jesus, no past too broken for His healing. Whether someone is hurting from a past abortion, wrestling with guilt, or seeking truth—this study is for them too.

We approach this subject not with pride, but with humility. Not with shouting, but with clarity. Not with fear, but with hope—because God is both the Creator and Redeemer of life.

Let’s open His Word and see what it really says about the Sanctity of Life.

Key Scripture Study 1: Psalm 139:13–16 – “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. — Psalm 139:13–16 (ESV)

1. God Is the Creator of Life — Even in the Womb

• David acknowledges that it is God who forms every human being—not just at birth, but from conception.
• The imagery is intimate and deliberate: “knit together”, “woven in the secret place.”
• Life in the womb is not impersonal or incomplete to God—it is sacred, handcrafted by Him.

 2. Human Value Comes from God’s Design

• The phrase “fearfully and wonderfully made” means that each human is made with awe-inspiring care and divine intention.
• This means no human life is a mistake, an inconvenience, or a random occurrence.

3. Life Begins Before We Fully Understand It

• God’s knowledge and care extend even to the “unformed body.”
• From the moment of conception, a person’s value and purpose are already known to God.
• This challenges the cultural view that life is only valuable after birth, or only when “wanted.”

 4. God Ordains Purpose Before Birth

• “All the days ordained for me…” — This speaks of divine purpose and planning before a baby ever draws breath.
• God not only forms life, He writes its story—He has a plan for each child, long before the world recognizes them.

Application & Reflection

• How does this passage shape your understanding of when life begins?
• What does it mean to you personally that God “knit you together” with care and intention?
• How can we, as believers, honor the value of life in how we speak, serve, and stand for the vulnerable?

Key Scripture Study 2: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I Formed You”

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” — Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV)

1. God’s Knowledge of Life Begins Before Conception

This verse reveals an astonishing truth: God knows us before we even exist biologically. Jeremiah is told that his calling and ident