This Sunday we pause from our study in Daniel to join with gospel minded churches across the nation in standing for the Sanctity of Life.

In 1984, eleven years after the United States Supreme Court manufactured a Constitutional right of privacy that extended to killing pre-born children in the Roe v. Wade case, President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation that established a National "Sanctity of Life Day" in the United States. That day is a time to commit to protecting human life. We stand on the Word of God to proclaim that Occoquan Bible Church is pro-life. Our Savior is the Author of Life and has made human life, from conception, in his image. Abortion is a tragic consequence of our fallen state.

In advance of our meeting this Sunday, please read Psalm 25. Consider what our God of mercy and healing has to offer those who suffer as a result of having or facilitating an abortion. Pray for our nation and a change from the anti-life position of our new administration. Pray for our state and its leaders, who take a similar position. Pray for pro-life ministries like Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers, which offer a life-giving alternative to the abortion industry. Pray for those who have been impacted by abortion.

For His Glory and your joy,
Pastor Dave Ross
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1. Some churches take the position that abortion is a political, not a biblical issue. Why does OBC take the position communicated today?
2. Does the Bible directly address the issue of abortion? If so, what position does it support?
3. How should we respond to leaders that are anti-life and utilize tax dollars to pay for abortion?
4. As Christians, how should we respond to those who have had abortions or facilitated abortions?
5. We read Psalm 25 as a church family. What truths and comforts can those who have had or facilitated an abortion take from Psalm 25? From the character of our God?
6. What steps can we take as a church family to respond to the anti-life stance of our nation?
7. What steps can we take as individuals for a pro-life position?