1. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS

2. This week two very important defining emphases come together! FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

3. A National Holiday recognizing the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

4. A Southern Baptist recognition of the Sanctity of Life FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

5. Throughout the Bible, foundational spiritual & moral issues are put forth with Consistency and Strength, in short, non-negotiable! FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

6. Fidelity to God is demonstrated by “Covenant Keeping” and in “Justice Doing” to the family of man. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

7. Moses The Ten Commandments FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

8. Jesus The Greatest Commandment FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

9. “The Lord has told you, human, what is good; he has told you what he wants from you: to do what is right to other people, love being kind to others, and live humbly, obeying your God.” Micah 6:8 NCV FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

10. “Throughout the Old Testament God there are two things that God is repeatedly is said to hate, two things that draw God’s wrath and the ire of the prophets who speak in God’s name. They are idolatry and injustice.” Andy Crouch, Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power, p. 71 FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

11. Matthew 25:35-40 35 “I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

12. 36 I was without clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ 37 “Then the good people will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and… FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

13. …give you food, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you alone and away from home and invite you into our house? When did we see you without clothes and give you something to… FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

14. …wear? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and care for you?’ 40 “Then the King will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me.’ FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

15. Here Are Some Foundational Questions FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

16. Are We Where God Is? “I was…” FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

17. Are We Where God Is? The God of the Bible Takes a Stand! FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

18. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was purportedly asked if God was on his side. “Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side,” said the President… FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

19. “…my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

20. “Now, Israel, this is what the Lord your God wants you to do: Respect the Lord your God, and do what he has told you to do. Love him. Serve the Lord your God with your whole being.” Deuteronomy 10:12 NCV FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

21. What Is the Mind of Christ? “I tell you the truth, anything you did…” FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

22. What Is the Mind of Christ? The Great Goal of the Believer is to have the mind of Christ in All Things! FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

23. “In your lives you must think and act like Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5 NCV FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

24. What Happens In the Divine Encounter? “…you also did for me.” FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

25. What Happens In the Divine Encounter? Our Will Gives Way to His Will! FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

26. “Here at last is the thing I was made for...the secret signature of each soul.” C. S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

27. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter..” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

28. How Do You Answer these Foundational Questions? FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS : Sanctity of Life

29. FOUNDATIONAL QUESTIONS