What Does the Bible Say About Science?

What does the Bible Say About… Science? • The wonder and complexity of creation should inspire us to ________________. (Job 38:1-15) • True wisdom cannot be found without hearing from—and ________________—God. (Job 28:12-15, 21-28) • The universe revolves around _________________, who created, controls, and restores all creation. (Colossians 1:15-20) June 13, 2021 The Question Behind the Question: • Science and scripture are often portrayed as ________________ sources of truth that make ______________ claims about reality. • Whenever they seem to ____________, we are forced to choose __________ between the Bible and science. • This often creates a _________ of faith: can I __________ what the Bible says about science? What the Bible DOESN’T Say About Science: • The Bible does not make _________________ claims. It uses the “science” of the day to make claims about _________. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:30, Genesis 1:6-7, 14) Conclusions: • The focus of Scripture is not on revealing scientific ___________, but on revealing _________ through Jesus Christ. What the Bible Actually Says About Science: • The world is governed by the ________________ of God—which us knowable and constant. (Proverbs 8:1-5, 22-32) • In the end, science cannot “_______________” God—it can only bring him ___________ by displaying his greatness. • Our ability to understand and shape creation is a _________ from God. (Psalm 8:3-9) • Our true hope is not in ___________ wisdom or accomplishment, but in the wisdom and accomplishment of __________________. Discussion Questions • Why is the revelation of scripture more valuable than nature, according to vs. 10-11? • Read verses 12-14. What is David’s highest priority in this Psalm? Why is scripture essential to his priorities? 1. Getting Started: • What did you find most interesting about the sermon this week? The most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? • Are there any particular areas of science—or nature—that amaze you and inspire you to worship? • Which scientific discovery or development are you most thankful for? 3. Going Deeper • How can we use science—or our interest in creation—as part of our worship of God? • What is the different between trusting in our science instead of God, and trusting God to work through our science? • Why is it important for humanity to combine our scientific abilities with the wisdom of Scripture? How can scripture help us to use science in better ways? 2. Into the Bible (Psalm 19) • • Read verses 1-6. What is the main idea of verses 1-4? How might this inspire a Christian who’s interested in science? Read verses 7-11. How does this stanza connect with verses 5-6? How are God’s teachings like the sun?