• Appreciate the Gift of Life
    Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course

    • Respect the life of an unborn child

      A pregnant woman caressing her stomach.

      In poetic language, David spoke of Jehovah’s interest in the life and development of an unborn child. Read Psalm 139:13-17, and then discuss this question:

      • In Jehovah’s eyes, does a person’s life begin at conception or at birth?

      Jehovah’s laws for ancient Israel protected mothers and their unborn children. Read Exodus 21:22, 23, and then discuss these questions:

      • How did Jehovah view a person who accidentally ended the life of an unborn child?

      • How would he feel if someone intentionally did that?b

      • How do you feel about God’s view?

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      VIDEO: Value Life as God Does (5:00)

      Even a woman who appreciates the value of life may feel that an abortion is her only option. Read Isaiah 41:10, and then discuss these questions:

      • If a woman is facing pressure to have an abortion, to whom should she turn for help? Why?