Your weekly installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web.
This Sunday (January 22), churches around the country will be celebrating Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Coinciding with the anniversary of the January 22, 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, SOHL Sunday is an opportunity for us to celebrate God’s gift of life, while recommitting ourselves to protect human life at every stage.
Videos of the Week
How to defend your pro-life views in 2 minutes or less, Scott Klusendorf. In today’s society, many people won’t be convinced if you argue that the unborn are made in the “image of God,” because they don’t care what the Bible says. So is it possible to defend a pro-life position without using Scripture? Klusendorf gives an overview of the “SLED method” that will equip you to do exactly that.
The Image of God, The Bible Project. The term “image of God” is thrown about quite a bit in the conversation about the unborn. But what exactly does it mean to say that humans are made in the “image of God?” This overview covers a lot more than the defense of the unborn, but it provides a beautiful and creative depiction of the biblical idea. And it connects the “image of God” to the bigger picture, showing how the entire Bible is one unified narrative that leads to Jesus.
Articles of the Week
Sanctity of Life Sunday: Testimony and Resources, Brad Hambrick. For many, the conversation about abortion evokes distinctly personal emotions. Some of you have abortion in your past, and the church wants to walk with you through the challenges of that healing process. As Brad, our Pastor of Counseling, points out here, we’re thankful for those members of our church who have experienced grace in the midst of abortion. You can see one such story in Brad’s collection of resources here. He also highlights a number of articles that help us minister to everyone involved in these abortion stories.
21 Days of Prayer for Life, The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. This prayer guide offers testimonies from those who have had abortions, statistics about the pro-life movement in the United States, apologetic resources to defend the unborn, a word to how men can get engaged, and a whole host of helpful ways to pray. It’s a phenomenal resource for you, your small group, your family, or your church.
Nine Myths About Abortion Rights and Roe V. Wade, Kevin DeYoung. In any public debate, it’s important to get your facts straight. Unfortunately, when it comes to abortion, claims are often tossed around without much concern for the truth. DeYoung looks at nine of the most common myths about abortion and Roe v. Wade, showing the truth behind the chatter. Some of these we’ve known for a while; others were new. Don’t buy the popular myths: read on.
Pro-Life Resources in Raleigh-Durham, Alyson. If you’re looking for some tangible ways to get more involved, we’ve compiled a list of organizations in the area that are doing great work for women and for the unborn. Check out some of the opportunities here in the Triangle, and get involved today.
Wisdom For Your Weekend is presented to you by Chris Pappalardo, with occasional guidance from J.D. Greear. This is our attempt to reflect Proverbs 9:9: “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.”
