July 28, 2024

Mt Pleasant :: Randy Forrester: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

23 minutes

Bible Study

Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon:

Sermon Notes

Psalm 139:13-18 highlights God's power and purpose displayed in the life of every human being, even from the womb!

Observation #1: God's power (omnipotence) is seen in how he lovingly and creatively "knits together" each and every person in the womb

Observation #2: God's purpose is seen in how he records each and every day a person has even before they are born

Implication #1: Because God is the author of life (his power and purpose bring it about), life is sacred from conception

Implication # 2: Even though we live with the effects of the Fall (sickness, shame, sinful/unhealthy decisions), God still declares each and every person "fearfully and wonderfully made."

Response: praise God for your existence, your life, your body, your purpose! Your very own self is a perpetual reminder and reason to praise God: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14 ESV)

Sermon Application

Discussion Questions:

Why do you think the psalmist focuses on God's creative work in the womb? Do you see any connection back to verses 7-12?

Compare a theological and scientific description of how life develops in the womb. Do you believe these are in conflict? Why or why not?

How is the purpose of a human life determined? Who determines it? Can a life still have a purpose even if a person dies very young?

How would you describe the purpose of your own life?

According to Psalm 139, why is the life of an unborn child sacred?

Is there a place in your life where you need to hear God's Word that you are "fearfully and wonderfully made"?

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