Youversion Notes

What would you say to a believer who says they “need an abortion?”

What is the history of abortion in the world?

What were Planned Parenthood’s arguments for abortion at first?

What is the “Pro-Life” argument against abortion?

• • Human life begins at conception
  • The fetus is a developing human
  • To kill a human being is murder

What do we know medically about the development of the unborn?

• • A heartbeat starts at 25 days
  • Brain activity starts at 45 days
  • Voluntary movement begins at 13-25 weeks

How have the arguments changed with technology and why?

How have we as Christians made the problem worse?!

How has God shown His value of Human life to us?

• • Design – Gen. 1:27  God designed us in His image
  • Protection Gen. 6:9 God put a special command of protection on mankind.
  • Cost  I Cor. 6:19-20 God paid with His son's life to redeem us.

How does this apply to the unborn?

• • Psalm 139:13-16 God is involved with us from day 1.
  • Jeremiah 1:4-5 God has a plan for us from conception
  • Luke 1:36-45  A baby responds separately from the mother.
  • Exodus 21:22-25 Even accidental abortion is considered murder

How can we help rather than worsen the problem?

• • Help women find forgiveness & healing I John 1:9
  • Take responsibility Proverbs 24:11-12 (Get Involved)
  • Don’t sin to fight sin! Rom 13:1-3
  • Speak the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15

Next Steps:

• • Watch the movie.  “Unplanned” (available Aug 13 on DVD)
  • Show love and understanding to people impacted by abortions!
  • Get involved by ….Praying, Giving, or Volunteering at “Life’s Choices”
  • Obey the laws of our land, but not into sin.
  • Be loving as I speak the truth on this issue.