“What is the worth of ONE eternal soul created in the image of God?” Each one is priceless, infinitely precious to Him. That is why He sent His Son, His only Son, to redeem us. It was the Creator Himself, both fully God and fully man, jam packed into a human body. His name is Jesus. Do you know Him?
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“What is the worth of ONE eternal soul created in the image of God?”
“Behold, all souls are mine…” Ezekiel 18:4-9
“The Creator is the owner… Indeed, the earth and all the galaxies are His, but there is something about a soul that is of far greater worth. A soul can choose, can worship its Maker, and can reflect the very nature of God. Nothing else in all creation has these powers. Yet He owns all souls… for He has created them… At each conception He supplies a newly created, eternal soul.” icr.org
A person can never redeem himself; he cannot pay God the price for his life, because the payment for a human life is too great. What he could pay would never be enough. Psalm 49:7–8
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BIBLE VERSES
Isaiah 63:16 Thou, O LORD, our father, our redeemer; Thy name is from everlasting.
Psalm 22:9-10 But thou art He that took me out of the womb… I was cast upon Thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.
Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee…
Psalm 139 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee. For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all were written, in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee… Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.
Isaiah 43:7 …every one that is called by My name: for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: the fruit of the womb is his reward.
Matthew 18:10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 19:14-15 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And he laid hands on them, and departed thence.
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ INFORMATION FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE (A4)
- FREE Article for kids – Before you were born, God knew you (Paper Gifts for Estefany) featuring a beautiful selection of Bible verses. Available in English, French, or Spanish. Add your child’s photo!
- FREE Article for kids – When I was growing there in secret, God knew me (Paper Gifts for Estefany) My First Diary ~ Momenteous Milestones ~ 40 weeks. Available in English or French. They are companion articles so they can be printed on two separate pieces of paper, then laminated back to back in the one laminating sleeve for your homeschool or Sunday school students. Print an extra copy for your child to give to a friend.
Are you a child of God? (answersingenesis) God’s Word says that if you repent (are sorry for and turn away from your sin) and trust in Jesus’ blood that was shed for you, you can become a child of God!
Humans are more amazing than computers (icr.org) Computers have only been around for about 70 years, but the most brilliantly engineered machines do not even come close to the complexity of our brain. Be inspired by this 2 minute video ‘Imitating Humans’ from scientists who take the Bible seriously and share a snippet with your child.
Made in His Image: Baby’s First Breath (icr.org) from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share snippets of this article with your child about how babies breathe, and the incredible miracle that happens at birth.
Beautiful photos that show how babies fit into their mother’s womb (babyology) In those precious first few moments post-birth, these images show just how these beautiful babies curled up inside their mothers.
Embryo design (creation.com) One of the most marvellous evidences of creative design and organisation is the astonishing process of how a human being develops in their mother’s womb… from scientists who take the Bible seriously; share a snippet with your child
Diary of the first 40 weeks – brochure (cherishlife) Babies develop at a rapid rate from the moment of fertilisation, which is also called conception. Here is a timetable of the growth of an unborn human being from conception until birth. It can be downloaded in brochure form, which includes photos, and was the basis for my second article shown above; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (creationmuseum) this exhibit at the Creation Museum stands as a testimony to the wonder and sanctity of all human life. The Bible informs us that every human being, both male and female and from the moment of fertilization, is made in God’s image.
Baby in Womb ~ Q&A (Christiananswers) Life before birth Q&A for kids from a Biblical perspective; include a snippet in your letter
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ COLOURING PAGES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
God chose you – colouring (Paper Gifts for Estefany; scroll down) with Bible verse from Colossians 3:12 – God loved you and chose you for His own; free printable
God chose you to be His very own – colouring (max7) a beautiful colouring page in a frame decorated with gum leaves and Bible verse from Ephesians 1:4 Long Ago, Even before He made the world, God chose you to be His very own; also available in Spanish, Hindi, Swahili, Tagalog and other languages; free printable
We are God’s handiwork – colouring (mustlovelists) a border of flowers with Scripture doodle from Ephesians 2:10; free printable
We are God’s handiwork – colouring (prudentpantry) flowers inside a frame with Bible verse from Ephesians 2:10 – For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – colouring (fromvictoryroad) a beautiful colouring page of a tiny baby being held in hands with Bible verse from Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; free printable
We are His workmanship – colouring (timewarpwife; scroll down) an artist’s palette, paint tubes, paint brushes and pencils with Bible verse from Ephesians 2:10 – For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them; free printable
God chose us to be His very own – colouring (abdaacts) a colouring page of different animals with Bible verse from Colossians 3:12 to show that humans are extremely special as they are made in the image of God; free printable
God has written your name on His hands – colouring (ministryark; scroll down to the image at the end of the post to download) write your child’s name inside the heart on the hand, with Bible verse from Isaiah 49:16 – See I have written your name on the palms of My hands; Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – colouring a child rides a bicycle with Bible verse from Psalm 139:14 – I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Let the children come – colouring stick figure children in a circle with Bible verse from Matthew 19:14 – Jesus said, Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these; Your hairs are all numbered – colouring hair doodle with Bible verse from Luke 12:7 – Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – colouring – girl | boy (ministry-to-children) children look in the mirror with Bible verse from Psalm 139:14 – I praise you Lord, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; free printable
True Beauty – colouring (supercoloring) flowers and leaves with Bible verse from Proverbs 31:30 – True beauty begins inside; Children with Jesus – colouring children waving palm branches and walking with Jesus; Jesus with children – colouring Jesus sitting down with children around Him; Mothers bring their children to Jesus – colouring; free printable
Jesus cares for you – colour by number (answersingenesis) colour in the shapes with dots to find out what the Lord Jesus is doing for you right now in Heaven; free printable
Job 1:21 – colouring (fromvictoryroad) Naked I came from my mother’s womb and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised; free printable
Jazz up your colouring pages add a border, a title, a Bible verse; shrink and combine colouring pages to make a unique scene
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ PUZZLES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – word search (mywordsearch) in the shape of a flower in a pot; also available as a crossword (click on ‘as crossword’); free printable
Fingerprint – maze (answersingenesis) God created each of us with a unique set of fingerprints; God loves every tribe, tongue and nation – map worksheet trace the line on the coloured map to travel across the continents. Remember that God loves every tribe, tongue and nation; There’s nobody like you – hidden picture puzzle find 13 items in this school locker room scene; free printable
Design your own puzzle using related Bible verses and clues from the two articles and specifically tailored to suit your child.
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ CRAFTS / ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
God made me – DiY Photo Scrapbook (churchmouseathome) make a beautiful personalized photo booklet using Bible verses and pictures of your children; Baby in Womb – lesson ideas Bible readings, lesson idea, or thoughts to include in your letter
You are God’s Masterpiece – lesson ideas for kids (dg4kids) Each of us is God’s masterpiece, and He is the Perfect Artist. Do you feel like a masterpiece? When God creates a masterpiece, He considers much more than just how His works of art “look.” His masterpieces are put together to fulfill an exciting destiny chosen by Him!
Made in the Image of God (ministry-to-children) a simple lesson from a paper airplane. God is the creator, so being like him makes us creative, too. You will grow up to do bigger things – like build a house; open a business, become a teacher, help other people or write a book…
Made in the Image of God (ateachingmommy) a simple lesson using a snowman. What does it mean to be created in the image of God? Genesis 1:27 devotional.
I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – learn to draw (ministryark) draw a picture of yourself in the frame; free printable
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ IMAGES ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Amazing Pictures of a Baby in the Womb (tranquilitybasehere) print them for your child to share the wonder of God’s care for them and how they used to look. :)
Baby at 19 weeks (tranquilitybasehere) an exquisitely formed baby in miniature
Photos of a Baby in the womb (duckduckgo)
Photos of a Baby inside the womb (ct4women) including a photo of a whole baby’s arm reaching out of a womb during surgery. Share them with your child. Let them know that babies are babies and created in the image of God, no matter how small they are. All they need is TIME.
Photos of an unborn Baby (duckduckgo)
Photo of a complete baby arm reaching out of a womb (duckduckgo) during surgery
Baby in womb – cartoons super cute cartoons with a special message – share them with your child and on social media – spread them around and help save babies’ lives.
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ PAPER GIFTS FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE
Father and Child – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany; scroll down) sunset at the beach with Bible verse from Psalm 127:3; free printable
Father and Child – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany; scroll down) playing at the beach with Bible verse from Luke 18:16-17; free printable
Dad – FREE Bible poster (Paper Gifts for Estefany; scroll down) and child sunset silhouette with Bible verse from Matthew 18:5; free printable
Baby in Womb – Bible verse card (Paper Gifts for Estefany) featuring Bible verses from Psalm 139 to show your child how God knew them even from before they were born. Sooo cute! Print on 4×6 photo paper and laminate for best results; free printable
Baby in Womb – certificate of value (Paper Gifts for Estefany) with Bible verses ~ add your child’s name, date of birth, and photo. Print on A4 photo paper and laminate for best results. Click here for instructions on how to add your child’s photo. Don’t forget to tell them to read the fine print! :)
God made me – FREE paper gifts (Paper Gifts for Estefany) Bible poster, bookmarks, wallet cards, and more for kids; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – poster (darrellcreswell) a beautiful poster of a child being held in a bigger hand and Bible verse from Psalm 139:14; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – poster (alittleperspective) cute newborn feet with Bible verse from Psalm 139:14 – I will give thanks unto You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works, and that my soul knows right well; Abba Father – poster a baby grips an adult’s finger with Bible verse from Galatians 4:6 – And because you are children, God sent out the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father; I knew you – poster – boy | girl a baby with Bible verse from Jeremiah 1:5 – Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations; free printable
Baby – Bible poster (kingjamesBibleonline) a cute little baby girl with adorable blue eyes with Bible verse from Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding; free printable
Five Senses of the Human Body – poster (answersingenesis) Biblical perspective from scientists who take the Bible seriously; free printable
Baby in Womb – bookmark skinnies for kids (Paper Gifts for Estefany) Print on 4×6 photo paper, cut and laminate for best results; 4 bookmarks from the one page of 4×6 photo paper; print extras for your child to share around with family and friends. For sponsored children, remind them to especially remember the children who may not have heard from their sponsors in a while. They are not forgotten. God knew them and chose them before they were even born!
Handmade by Jesus – bookmark (lessons4sundayschool) with a butterfly and the words, ‘Handmade by Jesus. I am Special’; free printable
Jesus loves and cares for me – bookmark (sundayschoolzone) 4 per page; free printable
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made – bookmark (answersingenesis) with Bible verse from Psalm 139:14; for purchase; small cost
Certificate of Awesomeness (dabblesandbabbles) a beautiful certificate decorated with coloured stars; free printable
FREE Birth Certificate (creativecertificates) various to choose from, some where you can add your child’s photo; free printable
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FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE ~ STATIONERY FOR KIDS ~ FREE PRINTABLE (A4)
Baby in Womb – stationery for kids (Paper Gifts for Estefany) featuring Bible verse from Jeremiah 1:5 – I chose you before I gave you life; free printable
DOWNLOAD: English | French | Spanish
God made me – FREE stationery (Paper Gifts for Estefany) stationery and note cards; free printable
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RELATED LINKS
Love / Just Because ~ FREE colouring pages, puzzles, crafts and creative ideas. Share God’s amazing love with your child. Any day is a wonderful time to remind our children not only of our love for them, but also of the incredible love that God has for them which never ends. God loved them and chose them for His own, even before the foundation of the world! What an incredible thought. It’s a FREE invitation open to anyone, and the greatest love story that has ever been told.
michaelclancy.com see the incredible photo of a baby’s hand reaching out of a womb during surgery; and find out why powerful vested interests do NOT want you to see it. Read the controversial story behind the picture that forever changed the photographer’s life. “They do want to buy your picture. They want to buy it to kill it!”
Giggling quadruplets (short video) the giggles of these four adorable babies with their mother are sure to make you smile and brighten your day… absolutely delightful… enjoy!
Baby born inside amniotic sac… INTACT (liveaction) God’s design is amazing! See exactly what a preborn child looks like inside the womb in the last trimester. The amniotic sac holds the baby during pregnancy and is full of fluid. It usually ruptures before or during labor, or is purposefully ruptured during a C-section. In this case, the baby was born moments after his twin. The medical staff gathered around to admire the child before cutting open the sac. The video has been viewed more than 20 million times.
Gianna Jessen survived a horrific abortion, and speaks passionately, shining with love and forgiveness
Nurse quits after a terrible abortion A heart-rending personal story; “So many people are wounded in abortion, not just the babies, but also the mothers, and when you read this story, you’ll know it’s hurting the doctors and nurses, too. Although such a terrible thing exists, we must never forget about the love and power of Jesus Christ. Our precious aborted babies are now safe in His loving arms, and He has the power to change the hearts and minds of the mothers, doctors, and nurses that perform them. And this is exactly what He did for Nurse Bonnie… “She was beautiful, even in death. I gently cleaned her, patting her skin dry so it would not peel. Her silky fair hair had a slight curl to it after I washed it. She had long eyelashes, high cheekbones, and a tiny cleft in her chin. Her fingers were long and delicate, tiny nails dotting their ends… I held her in the crook of my left arm, against my heart – the same place I always held my own babies… Then I hugged her close in a great gasping sob and, in a gesture any mother would recognize, placed a kiss at the top of her little head. After I had done it, I realized it would be the only kiss she would ever receive.”
Spring = God’s Promise of Eternal Life “Oh the wonder of it! The outrageous beauty! God didn’t have to give us cherry blossoms, you know. He didn’t have to make apple trees and peach trees burst into flower and fragrance. But God just loves to splurge. He gives us all this magnificence and then, if that isn’t enough, He provides fruit from such extravagance!… the promise of eternal life is out here, all around us! A week ago, these trees were just dead sticks–now they’re bursting with life! It’s a message from God, just like Walter said… Jesus said that whoever believes in Him will never die! You and your kids will see Sam again… Springtime is God’s promise that someday we’ll all share His resurrection life! Our weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning!”
(Link removed) “because I used an IUD, two of my babies were unable to implant themselves and starved to death inside my womb” – and – “to be able to donate vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, whole liver, kidneys, or pancreas, the patient must still be alive… but to obtain permission for organ removal, doctors must persuade their families that they’re dead.”
Magical Birth Canal (lifesitenews) Laura Klassen dons a pink wig and, using humour, satirically explains how the “magical birth canal” confers human rights on a baby upon birth. “Before the baby, or fetus, is born, it is not a human being. Clearly,” she explains. “But as it passes through the birth canal, something amazing happens that transforms it into a person with human rights.” Klassen holds a large-scale model of a birth canal while someone else offscreen holds up an infant in front of it, moving from one end to the other. “Not a person, not a person, not a person,” she says until the baby passes the canal. “Person! Human rights!” she announces. “Congratulations, you now have value.”
I want to call her Stacey (9 minute short video) telling the story of Stacey, an unborn child developing and moving around in the womb, from her perspective. From the first sparks of her existence, all her joys are threatened by growing tension between her parents. A voiceless hero, Stacey’s journey is helplessly influenced by the choices and actions of others until the very life that is so beautifully evident in Stacey’s character, is under threat.
silentnomoreawareness.org if you know someone hurting from the devastating effects of abortion, tell them healing at the foot of the cross IS there for you. Give it to Jesus. He died for ALL of our sins. He freely offers us His forgiveness and will wash us clean in His blood – we just have to ask Him. And your precious little one is now safe in His arms forever. No more tears. No more pain. And if you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, one day you will be there with them, too.
operationoutcry.org for people suffering from the devastating effects of abortion
Abortion is modern day child sacrifice (lifesitenews) child sacrifice never stopped. And we still don’t hear their screams. We sacrifice our children today not for rain or war victories, but for freedom or convenience… Innocent human beings are still being sacrificed for the selfish gains of those more powerful. Modern child sacrifice is thriving. We must end it.
180movie.com (livingwaters) likens the current holocaust war against our unborn children to the Nazi holocaust of World War II. This evangelistic award-winning documentary carries a unique pro-life message in which you will see eight people change their minds about abortion in a matter of seconds… all because they were asked one question.
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Hi Andrea! What a lovely way to affirms these kids, letting them know how precious they are to God. And not only that, it’s also fun for both adults and kids to do. I’m thinking it’s time I take some Spanish lessons (lol..). Thanks for the beautiful resources! Have a wonderful week :-)
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Thanks for your comment Shade. :)
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