a) Genesis 1:26, outlines the importance of life and value God placed on the creation of human life. We were created to reflect God’s holiness, mercy and love.
Genesis 2:7, Illustrates that God valued life by breathing into his nostrils the breath of life. For as long as we have the breath life we are to live and walk this life by faith.
Jeremiah 1:5, God knows each and everyone of us and we are set apart with a unique plan and purpose.
Psalm 139:14-16, describes how God valued us and uniquely created us, with all our days blessed and planned for us.
Galatians 3:26-29, outlines that we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
By the Father sending His Son Jesus Christ to redeem us is evidence that God valued the restoration of human life.
b) The sanctity of life refers to the importance and the value of life. In Genesis 1:26 God made us in His image to reflect His goodness and glory. This means we as people need to respect and love each other.
c) Ministries and communities can do the following to promote the value human life:
• Coordinate awareness campaigns promoting the sanctity of life.
• Teach about the sanctity of life at church across the various ministries.
• Tailor make programmes that meet the needs of the different groups of people.
d) I can display the hope and love of Jesus Christ by encouraging the discouraged.