THE BOOK OF NATURE

Good afternoon everyone.

 

Here is today's Bible lesson:

 

THE BOOK OF NATURE

 

READ:

ROMANS 1:18-24

 

Since the creation of the world

His invisible attributes are clearly

seen, being understood by the

things that are made. -Romans 1:20

 

Scottish-American John Muir (1838-1914) was raised by a Christian father who placed great emphasis on Scripture memory.  By young adulthood, John allegedly could recite from memory all of the New Testament and large portions of the Old Testament.

 

As a young man, Muir developed a great love for God's creation and viewed it as a source for understanding God.  Historian Dennis Williams says that Muir referred to creation as the "Book of Nature."  While exploring the wilderness, he was able to study the plants and animals in an environment that "came straight from the hand of God, uncorrupted by civilization and domestication."  Muir went on to lead the forest conservation movement and was instrumental in creating many US national parks, including Yosemite, Sequoia, and Mount Rainier.

 

To nurture the spiritual interest of children and youth, we should primarily focus on the Bible.  But we can also take them to God's outdoor classroom, where we can cultivate their love for the Creator by showing the majesty of creation:  "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead" (Romans 1:20). -Dennis Fisher

 

O Lord, we can see all around us each day

The wisdom the creatures of nature display;

O help us to learn from Your marvelous world

The wonder and beauty Your hands have unfurled. -Bosch

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In God's pattern book of nature

we can trace many valuable lessons.

 

INSIGHT

"Intelligent design" may be defined as "the theory that life, or the universe, cannot have arisen by chance and was designed and created by some intelligent entity."  Notice how the apostle Paul's words reflect this view:"  For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made" (Romans 1:20).  Secularists vehemently opposed intelligent design.  Their reason is that intelligent design brings a supernatural assumption into the field of science.  Ironically, Isaac Newton, the father of modern physics, was a committed Christian who claimed the universe' orderliness came from its Creator.

 

Have a blessed day.

God Our Creator's Love Always

Unity & Peace