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Intention

To be amazed at how the blood of Jesus speaks for mercy and guarantees our redemption.

Scripture

“You have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of forgiveness instead of crying out for vengeance like the blood of Abel.”

– Hebrews 12:24

Reflection

It was just another day at a university campus for Charle Kirk on Wednesday 10 September, 2025. He had been going to university campuses for over a decade, engaging in debate about political, Christian values and LIFE issues with university students, so that day was not unusual.

At 12:09 pm, he took the stage and started throwing out free hats to the 3,000-strong crowd. At 12:11 pm on that hot fall day he began speaking with the crowd. At 12:23 pm a shot fired and Charlie Kirk fell mortally wounded by an assassin’s bullet.

Charlie Kirk was a bold and uncompromising voice in the modern pro-life movement. Known for his fearless activism and unwavering moral convictions, Kirk spent decades advocating for the unborn while working to ensure women facing unplanned pregnancies were not left to navigate their choices alone.

At the heart of Kirk’s worldview was the conviction that life begins at conception. He consistently framed abortion as a moral and human rights issue, calling the termination of a pregnancy a grave wrong. He believed that every life mattered and that every woman deserved tangible support, guidance, and a loving community.

My wife and I have often said publicly, “If we could give our life to end abortion we would do so.” Charle did give his life for the cause of LIFE. I type these words with tears. Watch this powerful video called “Charlie Kirk’s Most Powerful Defense for Preborn Children”.

Recently, I wrote the following in an article inspired by Charlie’s martyrdom called, “Charlie Kirk — A Man’s Blood is His Most Eloquent Speech”:

“Charlie Kirk’s blood is still speaking to us today as we remember his cruel assassination over four months ago.

In the Bible, blood is holy because it represents life given by God. God declares, “The life of the flesh is in the blood” (Leviticus 17:11).

The first-time blood is said to speak is in the account of Cain and Abel. After Cain murdered his brother, God said, “Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground” (Genesis 4:10). Abel’s innocent blood spoke a cry for justice, revealing that God hears the testimony of shed blood.

Throughout the Old Testament, blood was required for atonement because sin brings death, and life must be given for life. These sacrifices pointed to Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Scripture says that the blood of Jesus “speaks a better word than the blood of Abel” (Hebrews 12:24).

Abel’s blood cried for judgment; Christ’s blood cries out for mercy, forgiveness, and reconciliation (redemption).

Blood is holy because it carries life — and through Jesus, it now speaks salvation.”

Soli Deo Gloria!

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Prayer

Father in heaven, thank you for the blood of your Son. Father, thank you for the voice of mercy and redemption in your Son’s blood.

Teach me the eternal mystery of the Lamb of God whose death was planned before the foundation of the world. Help me, never forget. And Father, one more thing. Please end abortion in Australia in Jesus’ name!

Author Bio

Warwick Marsh has been married to Alison since 1975, and they have five children and ten grandchildren. He is a family and faith advocate, social reformer, musician, TV producer, writer and public speaker. Warwick is well known in Australia for his advocacy for prayer, children, marriage, manhood, family, fatherhood and faith.

Prayer Points for 21 Days for Life 2026

1. The Holy Spirit to transform our culture so that the shedding of this innocent blood becomes unthinkable in Australia. (Micah 6:7–8)
2. The Church be one, praying and advocating for the unborn. (John 17:21)
3. Each church across Australia to become a trusted place of mercy and redemption, so that anyone experiencing an unexpected pregnancy or who has been wounded by abortion will find help, hope and healing. For every church to be an effective House of Refuge for the unborn and their families, and Hubs of Love to be established in every city and town in the nation. (Hebrews 4:16)
4. Those considering or wounded by abortion to receive compassionate and confidential care by contacting Pregnancy Help Australia or visiting a life-affirming pregnancy centre. (Exodus 15:26)
5. Walks for life to flourish in every state and territory as a public witness. (Matthew 5:14–16)
6. Australians to vote for and elect bold MPs who’ll stand for and champion the sanctity of life. (Psalm 139:13–16)

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