Doing Justice and Loving Mercy: Compassion Ministries, Student Workbook, SW16

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D O I N G J U S T I C E A N D L O V I N G M E R C Y : C O M P A S S I O N M I N I S T R I E S

intricately woven in the depths of the earth. [16] Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there were none of them.

1. Formed in every way (physically and spiritually) by the genius and brilliance of Almighty God

2. Crafted by God’s own special craftsmanship and care

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3. From cradle to casket: God’s personal design lies upon every human life.

4. God’s sovereignty touches and impacts the days of every human being.

5. Implication: Every human being is the product of God’s divine genius and workmanship, fearfully and wonderfully created by him as a unique and infinitely precious being .

D. Human life is abundantly nourished and providentially supplied by God.

Ps. 104.13-24 - From your lofty abode you water the mountains; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of your work. [14] You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth [15] and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart. [16] The trees of the LORD are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. [17] In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees. [18] The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers. [19] He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting. [20] You make darkness, and it is night, when all the beasts of the forest creep about. [21] The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their