The Sanctity of Life 6.14.20

Sermon Manuscript: Exodus 20:12

Series: God’s Original Prescription for relationships

Title: The Sanctity of Life

Date: 6/14/20

Location: Facebook Live, YouTube

 

Exodus 20:13 (NLT)

13 “You must not murder.

  

Life Is Sacred Because All Life Is Made In The Image Of God

 

Genesis 9:5-6  (NLT)

5 “And I will require the blood of anyone who takes another person’s life. If a wild animal kills a person, it must die. And anyone who murders a fellow human must die. 6 If anyone takes a human life, that person’s life will also be taken by human hands. For God made human beings in his own image.

 

 

The Sixth Commandment Is More Than A Prohibition: It Is Also Protection.

  

There Are Biblical Penalties For Any Taking Of Life

 

Numbers 35:9-15  (NLT)

“When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, 11 designate cities of refuge to which people can flee if they have killed someone accidentally. 

 

Numbers 35:16-21 (NLT)

16 “But if someone strikes and kills another person with a piece of iron, it is murder, and the murderer must be executed. 17 Or if someone with a stone in his hand strikes and kills another person, it is murder, and the murderer must be put to death.  

 

 

Matthew 5:21-22  (NLT)

21 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’22 But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell.

 

Christians Live Under The Command, Not The Suggestion, To Control Their Anger