God of Wonders video outline
Part 1 – God of Power
Chapter 2: Power Introduction
(4 minutes)
Chapter 3: Thunderstorms (4
minutes)
Chapter 4: Sun / Stars (5
minutes)
Chapter 5: Universe (4
minutes)
Chapter 6: E=mc² (4 minutes)
Part 2 – God of Wisdom
Chapter 7: Wisdom
Introduction (2 minutes)
Chapter 8: Snow Crystals (4
minutes)
Chapter 9: DNA (4 minutes)
Chapter 10: Seeds (4 minutes)
Chapter 11: Flowering Plants (5
minutes)
Chapter 12: Sea Creatures (5
minutes)
Chapter 13: Birds (6 minutes)
Chapter 14: Hummingbirds (5
minutes)
Chapter 15: Butterflies /
Summary (5 minutes)
Chapter 16: Mankind (6
minutes)
Part 3 – God of Justice
Chapter 17: God of Justice (6
minutes)
Part 4 – God of Love
Chapter 18: God of Love (6
minutes)
Chapter 19: Song and Credits
(3 minutes)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction questions Page
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Chapter 2: Power introduction questions Page
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Chapter 3: Thunderstorms questions Page 3
Chapter 4: Sun and Stars questions Page
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Chapter 5: Universe questions Page
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Chapter 6: E=mc²
questions Page
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Chapter 7: Wisdom introduction questions Page
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Chapter 8: Snow Crystals questions Page 8
Chapter 9: DNA questions Page
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Chapter 10: Seeds questions Page
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Chapter 11: Flowering Plants questions Page
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Chapter 12: Sea Creatures questions Page 12
Chapter 13: Birds questions Page
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Chapter 14: Hummingbirds questions Page 14
Chapter 15: Butterflies questions Page
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Chapter 16: Mankind questions Page
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Chapter 17: God of Justice questions Page
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Chapter 18: God of Love questions Page 18
Answers key Page
19-28
Chapter 1: Introduction
questions
Please read these two Scriptures and then answer the
following questions:
“The heavens declare
the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters
speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language
where their voice is not heard” (Psalm 19:1-3).[1]
“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, so
that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:20).
1) Does
every language, nation, and people group know that there is a glorious Creator
simply by observing creation?
2) Is
God hiding or has He revealed Himself through nature?
3) List
a few things we can know about God by examining His creation.
4) Can
you provide other Scriptures that explain that God has revealed Himself to
every man through His creation?
After each Scripture, comment on how we should respond to
our Creator:
5) “By the word of the LORD the heavens were
made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathers the
waters of the sea together as a heap; He lays up the deep in storehouses. Let
all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe
of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast”
(Psalm 33:6-9).
6) “Oh, give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His
name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him;
Talk of all His wondrous works!” (Psalm 105:1-2).
7) “Declare His glory among the nations, His
wonders among all peoples. For the LORD is great and greatly to be praised; He
is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, But
the LORD made the heavens” (Psalm 96:3-5).
8) True
or False: God’s created wonders provide an ideal and biblical springboard to
share the Good News.
Chapter 2: Power Introduction
questions
1) True
or False – As a building requires a builder, creation demands a Creator.
2) Which
is more complex: a building or your brain?
3) True
or False – The Law of Causality (cause and effect) states that all matter and
energy had to have a beginning.
4) True
or False – God, as an infinite and eternal Being, transcends His creation and
has no beginning or end.
5) True
of False – Satan is equal to, but opposite God.
6) What
do the following verses teach us about God and His authority over creation?
“Yours, O LORD, is the
greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that
is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, And You are
exalted as head over all” (1 Chronicles 29:11).
“For there is no
authority (power) except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed
by God” (Romans 13:1).
“And I heard, as it
were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the
sound of mighty thunderings, saying, ‘Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent
reigns!’” (Revelation 19:6).
7) According
to the Bible, who is Jesus Christ? Can
you cite two additional proof passages not listed below?
Jesus said, “I and My
Father are one” (John 10:30).
“‘I am the Alpha and
the Omega, the Beginning and the End,’ says the Lord, ‘who is and who was and
who is to come, the Almighty’” (Revelation 1:8).
“For by Him all things
were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were
created through Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16).
“…and from whom,
according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, the eternally blessed
God. Amen.” (Romans 9:5).
“To those who have
obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior
Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 2:1).
Chapter 3: Thunderstorms
questions
1) An
average thunderstorm pours down several hundred million gallons of water –
equivalent to the amount of water that flows over Niagara Falls every:
a) 10 seconds b) 1 minute c) 6 minutes
2) At
any given moment, hundreds of storms are occurring somewhere around the world.
This amounts to about how many thunderstorms each year?
a) 100,000
b) 2 million c) 16 million
3) A
bolt of lightning may reach over 5 miles in length, contain over 100 million
electrical volts, and soar to temperatures approaching how many degrees
Fahrenheit in a split second? a)
50,000 b) 12,000 c) 800
4) List
three benefits of thunderstorms and lightning:
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5) Lightning
and thunderstorms in the Bible are often used as a symbol of God’s wrath
against rebellious people. Please reference two examples in Scripture.
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6) What
can we learn about God’s character by experiencing a thunderstorm?
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7) True
or False: According to Psalm 29, the voice of the Lord is likened to thunder
and lightning.
8) True
or False: Almost everyone has experienced a thunderstorm and lightning. We can
refer to storms to warn of God’s coming judgment and/or explain His power and
gracious provision. Both can provide a catalyst to share the Gospel.
Chapter 4: Sun and Stars
questions
1) Our
sun is immense and its energy output enormous. The core of the sun is a
scorching: a) 10,000 °F b) 4,000,000 °F c) 27,000,000 °F
2) True
or False – The vast majority of energy on the earth comes from the sun.
3) True
of False – Plant and animal life could continue without the sun’s energy.
4) If
our sun was hollow, how many earths could fit inside it?
a) 1,000,000 b) 1,000
c) 85,000
5) The
sun gives off more energy in one second than mankind has produced since:
a) The Industrial Revolution b) Jesus Christ c) Adam and Eve
6) Our
sun, though enormous, is only an average size star – many stars in our own
galaxy dwarf it. For example, Betelgeuse has a radius 600 times that of our
sun. How many times brighter than the sun does this reddish star shine?
a) 500
b) 60,000 c) 2,000,000
7) Our
own Milky Way Galaxy contains an estimated 100 billion stars. And the universe
holds an estimated 100 billion galaxies – or more! When we consider that God created every one
of these stars and names and upholds each one – and maintains their stellar
courses – what does this show us about His attributes?
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8) The
stars reveal more than raw power. Without the light of the sun, all life on
earth would soon perish. As we daily observe the sun’s life-giving energy and
light, what should it remind us about our Creator and how should we respond?
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9) True
or False: The movements of the sun, moon, planets, and stars obey laws so
precise that we are able to accurately predict their positions and motions
through the sky. God declares that He
has “appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth” (Jeremiah 33:25). The
orderliness of the universe points to a faithful and powerful Creator, and not
randomness.
Chapter 5: The Universe
questions
1)
True or False:
Though incomprehensible, it is now estimated that the universe holds over a
billion trillion stars (>1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 stars).
2)
Who knows the
exact number of stars?
a)
Astronomers b) Charles Darwin c) Our Creator
3)
At a time when fewer
than 5,000 stars were visible to the naked eye, God stated that the stars of
heaven were innumerable (Genesis 15:5; 22:17; Jeremiah 33:22). When did Galileo first glimpse the immensity
of our universe with his new telescope?
a)
The 17th century AD b) The
14th century AD c) The
first century BC
4)
If we were able
to travel at the speed of light – 186,000 miles per second – we could circle
the earth seven times in one second! However,
to travel across the known universe at the speed of light would take how long?
a)
100 years b) 15 million years c) 28 billion years
5)
The Lord explains
that “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your
ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:9). How much higher are
God’s ways and wisdom than man’s ways and wisdom?
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6)
The Bible
contains many scientific insights that scientists are just beginning to
discover. For example, today most astronomers acknowledge that the universe appears
to be expanding. This agrees with what the Bible stated 2,700 years ago: God
“stretches out the heavens like a curtain.”
One reference is Isaiah 40:22. Reference two additional Scriptures where
God states that He stretches out the heavens:
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7)
When we consider
the incredible beauty displayed throughout the universe, what does this affirm
about our Creator’s character and care for mankind?
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As a young man, King
David tended his father’s sheep in the field. David was awestruck when he
viewed the heavens. This inspired him to write the following: “O
LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your
glory above the heavens! …When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your
fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You
are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?”
8)
Which Psalm is
this from? After reading this Psalm, explain how it declares God’s special concern
for mankind:
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Chapter 6: E=mc² questions
1) In
the past century, scientists have explored nuclear energy. It involves the discovery
of the formula E = mc² (made famous by Albert Einstein). In this formula, the
“E” stands for energy, the “m” stands for mass or matter, and “c” stands
for:
a) Carbon’s atomic weight b) The nuclear coefficient c) The speed of light
2) True
or False: Even the tiniest amount of mass has an enormous amount of energy
associated with it.
3) If
the mass of an average size tree could be converted into energy, the power
yield would be 45 trillion kilowatt-hours! By way of comparison, the US
generates about 4 trillion kilowatt-hours of electrical energy per year. So if
just a single tree’s mass was converted into energy, and that energy harnessed,
it would provide the entire United States’ electrical energy needs for approximately:
a) 10 years b) 10 hours c) 45 days
4) The
potential energy within a single grain of salt could power an entire household
for: a) Several hours b) Several months c) Several years
Scripture explains that it is the Lord Himself who is
“upholding all things by the word of His power” (Hebrews 1:3. See also:
Colossians 1:17; Revelation 4:11). This includes every atom, every cell, every
star, and the entire universe!
5) What
does this reveal about our Creator and His relationship with His creation?
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6) True
or False: The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that the whole universe is
wearing out and growing old. Therefore, the Originator has to be Someone who is
outside (transcends) time and space.
7) The
fact that our Creator organized all these infinitely intricate systems and put
together every atom, cell, star, galaxy, and the entire cosmos, and that He
upholds all things, tells us what about His attributes: (circle all that apply)
a) Eternal
b) Omnipotent (all powerful) c)
Omniscient (all knowing)
d) Omnipresent (present
everywhere) e) Capricious
(unreliable)
f) Personal g) Caring
h) Finite i) Faithful
(dependable)
8) When
we look at the many examples of God’s power, it should invoke a sense of
reverence and awe in our hearts. The Bible tells us that the fear of the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. The fear of
the Lord leads to life. Therefore, the proper response to God’s authority is to:
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Chapter 7: Wisdom
Introduction questions
1) There
are countless examples of God’s wisdom displayed throughout creation. List
three of your favorite examples in creation that prove God’s wisdom (e.g., the
human brain, DNA molecule, dolphins, cotton, bananas, etc.)
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2) List
three things in creation that reveal God’s limitless ability to create
beautiful things, and thereby demonstrate His appreciation for beauty (e.g.,
sunsets, newborn baby, rainbow, glowing gems, etc.)
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3) Why
did God create so much beauty? (circle all that apply)
a) To shine forth His glory b) For mankind’s benefit c) It’s just an accident
4) Disease,
birth defects, suffering, decay, fires, floods, tribulations, death, sin, etc.,
are all evidence that: (circle all that apply)
a) God is indifferent b) God’s Word is true c) There is no God
d) As God warned, man’s rebellion results in
the curse and death
5) Though
the creation is groaning under the curse, give three examples of God’s love and
care for His creation (e.g., the wonderful variety of food and taste buds and
all the necessary organs to assimilate food; the amazing hydrological cycle
which constantly provides a fresh supply of water; the fantastic immune system
which provides protection and healing from disease; etc.)
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6) The
elegant water molecule is indispensable to life, so our generous Creator
covered what percentage of the earth’s surface with it in streams, lakes, and
seas?
a) 80%
b) 45% c) 60%
7) Water
is perfectly designed to support the life of every cell and creature. It’s an excellent: (circle all that
apply)
a) Solvent
b) Encoder c) Coolant d) Transporter
Chapter 8: Snow Crystals
questions
1) Each
snow crystal is built on a how many sided pattern?
a) Octagonal (8-sided) b) Hexagonal (6-sided) c) Pentagonal (5-sided)
2) Snow
crystals form in: a) The clouds b) The ozone layer c) The ionosphere
3) As
the snow crystals grow, breath-taking patterns emerge. God’s snow crystal
designs are complex, symmetrical, and beautiful to behold. In contrast, manmade
snow has none of the elaborate structure found in snow crystals. What does this
tell us what about our Creator?
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4) Snow
crystals are made out of amazing water molecules. Each oxygen atom has a little
bit of negative charge, and it holds onto two hydrogen atoms that have a slight
positive charge. How many degrees apart does the oxygen atom hold the two
hydrogen atoms in order to form these beautiful shapes?
a) 6 ½ degrees b) 96 degrees c) 104 ½ degrees
5) True
or False: Only one out of a million snow
crystals are exactly alike.
6) True
or False: Each individual ice crystal is
made up of literally millions of water molecules.
7) True
or False: Every day trillions of God’s
transparent treasures fall to earth for our discovery and joy.
8) The
ornate beauty of snow crystals reveals: (circle all that apply)
a) God is bored b) God loves beauty c) God loves mankind
d) God favors those who live in the
cold regions of the earth
9) True
or False: As each snow crystal is distinctly patterned, so each human, each
soul, is unique and of special concern to our Lord.
10) True
or False: As God’s creative hand forms ice crystals with loving care, so too,
He intends to form just certain people to reflect His glory.
11) Thousands
of years ago, God asked Job “Have you entered the treasury of snow?” (Job
38:22). Now no man living at that time could have known fully about the
treasures of the snow. But with the advent of the microscope, these elaborate
crystals can now be wholly appreciated. Jesus said “to whom much is given, from
him much will be required” (Luke 12:48).
What should our response be when we realize God’s many gracious
treasures and gifts?
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12) Snow
can be a symbol of purity in the Bible. Can you cite one passage?
Chapter 9: DNA questions
1) If
simple water molecules that form ice crystals exhibit magnificent structure,
consider the design ingenuity behind large, complex molecules such as DNA. DNA
contains the blueprint for: (circle all that apply)
a) Our vision system b) Our soul c) Our entire gastrointestinal system
d) The physical bodies of all life forms
2) The
DNA molecule is by far the densest information storage mechanism known in the
universe. For example, the amount of information contained in a pinhead volume
of DNA would fill a stack of books 500 times higher than:
a) The Empire State building b) From the earth to the moon
c) From the earth to Mars
3) True
or False: The DNA program code and design of such an incredible system
indicates a supremely intelligent Designer.
4) Each
person begins as a single cell the size of a period. Encoded in our DNA is the
instruction manual on how to build our entire body. Once grown, our body consists of
approximately how many cells?
a) 1 million b) 1 billion c) 100 trillion
5) All
of our cells must function together for us to be able to: (circle all that
apply)
a) Walk and talk b) Eat and assimilate food c) Maintain all our systems
6) God’s
Word explains that the Lord created and is upholding all things. This includes
the atoms, cells, and complex systems that make up our amazing bodies. Is there
any man-made design that compares with our bodies’ integration?
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7) True
or False: Biologists are starting to
acknowledge that a single cell is as complex as a city. In fact a city’s transportation
infrastructure, communication network, power factories, water distribution and
sewage system, buildings, bridges, etc., are child’s play compared to a cell’s
complexity.
8) Cells
that are not operating as originally designed are called:
a) Cancer cells b) Liberals c) Free spirits
9) DNA
is a three dimensional molecule that contains the instructions for its own
replication. Each molecule is able to make an identical copy quickly and
efficiently. The Lord has even programmed DNA to detect and correct replication
errors. Is there any man-made design that compares?
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10) True
or False: One of the laws of information science says that information never
originates by itself in matter. Any time we trace the copying of information
back to its source, it always comes back to a mind (intelligence). Therefore evolution is impossible from the start.
Chapter 10: Seeds questions
1) God
has programmed the tiny sequoia seed to become the largest tree on earth –
reaching nearly: a) 300 feet tall b) 80 feet tall c) 500 feet tall
2) True
or False: Consider the many varieties of seeds. As stated in Genesis, each kind
of seed occasionally produces several kinds of plants.
3) Evolution
has no solution for which came first: the chicken or the egg, the protein or
the DNA molecule, the seed or the plant, etc.
However God’s Word provides the simple answer. Please explain:
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4) Seeds
are masterpieces of micro miniaturization. Inside each seed is a little embryonic plant!
It already has: (circle all that apply)
a) Leaves
b) A stem c) Fruit d) A root
e) A protective seed coat
5) The
seed is filled with all kinds of receptors listening in to the right environmental
signals which must be present before it will sprout. These receptors are able
to determine: (circle all that apply)
a) How many humans are nearby b) The proper temperature
c) The right amount of humidity d) Oxygen availability
6) True
or False: Seed fossils look just like the seeds we have today.
7) The
seed is the first reproductive structure God made on creation day number:
a) 3 b) 4
c) 5
8) Today
scientists have discovered what Scripture stated all along: Inside the unassuming seed is life itself. Contained within are living cells – tiny factories
of amazing complexity. Has any scientist
been able to build a synthetic seed?
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9) Seeds
are programmed to remain dormant until water and warmth are available. Who
installed this ability to monitor temperature and humidity? Who determined the
proper time for the seed to germinate? Who told the root “You must go down!”
and the stem “You must head upward!”?
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10) In
order to sprout and thrive, seeds require: (circle all that apply)
a) The proper soil nutrients b) The ideal properties found in water
c) The necessary pollinators d) Evolutionary blind chance
e) The right atmosphere f) The correct frequency spectrum of light
11) True
or False: If it’s living, it’s complex!
Chapter 11: Flowering Plants
questions
1) Name
two of your favorite flowers. Are you grateful that God gave us color and many
other reflections of His splendor?
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2) True
or False: There are a great variety of flowering plants flourishing all over
the globe – and each with its own unique flower, fruit and fragrance.
3) God
uses the same elements – soil, light, and water – to produce countless
brilliant varieties of flowers. Have scientists discovered how God could take
brown soil, light energy, and clear water, and from a humble seed produce red,
yellow, blue, and orange flowers with beneficial fruits and pleasing aromas?
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4) Remarkably,
certain flowers are designed to know what time it is. They are sensitive to
atmospheric pressure, length of daylight, temperature, and humidity and must
therefore have built-in biorhythms. Please
list two flowers that open and close with clock-like precision:
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5) In
the spring time most wild fields and meadows are covered with delicate
flowers. What does this tell us about
our Creator and His concern for man?
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6) Which
process is the basis for all our food supply?
a) Biogenesis b) Amniocentesis c) Photosynthesis
7) List
three benefits of flowering plants:
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8) True
or False: Mankind could not exist without green plants.
9) In
order for plants to thrive and survive they need: the energy from the sun;
water molecules and nutrients from the soil; carbon dioxide breathed out by man
and animals; complex insects to fertilize and pollinate. The fact that all
these elements had to be present and working from the start is clear evidence
of:
a) ET’s seeding life here little by
little b) Creation c) The Big Bang
10) Though
magnificent in bloom, the glory of the flower quickly fades. Scripture likens
man’s life on earth to a flower – so quick to pass away (Psalm 103:15; 1 Peter
1:24). Therefore, it is important for each of us to:
a) Eat and drink for tomorrow we die b) Don’t worry, be happy
c) Seek everlasting life today
Chapter 12: Sea Creatures
questions
1) In
the Book of Genesis we read that God originally created everything to be very
good – perfect. And though sin has since injured creation, the fish, the birds,
and all creatures still testify to God’s:
a) Indifference b) Remoteness c) Goodness and wisdom
2) True
or False: The enormous assortment of ocean dwellers and their remarkable
functionality speaks of the finite (limited) ingenuity of our Creator.
3) After
seeing the giant octopus morph into a rock with algae, and its color, shape,
and texture all transform in an instant, what one word would you use to
describe its Creator?
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4) God
has enabled certain sea creatures to safely cohabitate in their environment.
For example, clown fish are designed with immunity to the poisonous sea
anemones. Why couldn’t this trait just happen by chance?
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5) The
ability for fish to dart with synchronized movements reveals:
a) Fish are smarter than man b) Fish like to dance
c) The guiding hand of a Grand Conductor
6) The
squid is just one of the countless examples of the marvelous complexity found
in sea creatures. The squid has a brain, complex eyes, a digestive system, a
salivary gland, a pancreas, and three different hearts! And yet, fossils of
this kind of creature are among the first to be preserved. This initial
complexity shows:
a) Gradual evolutionary progress b) God’s design complete from the start
7) Fish
are designed to extract oxygen from the water in an extremely efficient manner.
Has man invented anything nearly as efficient or reliable?
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8) According
to the fossil record, have fish always been fish? __________________
9) Name
some of the benefits that sea creatures provide for mankind:
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10) Will
there be fishing on the rejuvenated earth during the millennium?
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Chapter 13: Birds questions
1) For
centuries man attempted to imitate the flight of a bird. It was only in what
century (AD) that he succeeded in controlled flight? a) 20th b) 19th c) 16th
2) True
or False: A great many of man’s inventions are based on examining designs in
nature. To this day, in order to improve the aerodynamics of a plane, man will return
to study God’s marvelous avian design.
3) The
design features of bird bones are amazing. A bird’s bones are: (circle all that
apply)
a) Lightweight b) Virtually hollow c) Fragile d) Supported inside by struts e) Honeycombed with air sacs f) Designed for flight
4) True
or False: A bird’s beak is made of heavy bone rather than lightweight horn.
5) Only
birds have been created with feathers. Feathers provide which benefits? (circle
all that apply)
a) Insulate the bird from the sun’s
heat b) Glow in the dark
c) Waterproof the body d) Create wing and tail surfaces necessary
for flight
e) Protect it from the cold f) Decrease global warming
6) Each
feather is connected to a nerve and controlled by a muscle. This precision
muscular control helps the bird: (circle all that apply)
a) Sing b) Balance in the air c) Steer
d) Brake when slowing down to land
7) Birds
have a system of breathing that’s not found in any other creature. The bird
lung is a special double-tied system that can oxygenate the air both inhaling
and exhaling. The fact that God provides exactly what every creature needs for
its role in life, tells us what about our Creator?
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8) One
of the marvels of birds is their ability to migrate long distances. The arctic
tern makes it from areas near the North Pole all the way down to the South Pole
and back every year without a compass or guide. How many miles is this round
trip per year?
a) 16,000 to 24,000 b) 4,000 to 6,000 c) 8,000 to 10,000
9) In
the service of man each species of bird has a special role. List some benefits
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10) While
God provides marvelously for birds, remember that Jesus assures us that we are
of more value than many sparrows (Matthew 10:31; Luke 12:7, 24). How is mankind
distinct from birds?
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Chapter 14: Hummingbirds
questions
1) The
hummingbird is a marvel of agility and grace. The smallest birds, they get
their name due to the fact that:
a) They hum songs b) They snore
c) Their rapid wing-beats make a humming
sound
2) In
order for the hummingbird to be able to gather its energy food and thereby
survive, which of these features must work together? (circle all that apply)
a) A small body to move with ease about the
flowers b) Partly evolved organs
c) A long needle-like bill to probe deeply
into the flower cup
d) A specialized tongue ideal for extracting
nectar e) Eyes that are 10%
evolved f) Strong wings and a sturdy
breastbone, which enable the bird to hover in mid-air
3) Like
a helicopter, hummingbirds can rise directly upward. The Creator’s design
however has the following additional benefits: (circle all that apply)
a) Wings that swivel in all directions b) They are much more energy efficient
d) Can fly backwards and sideways with
ease e) They require regular service
e) They reproduce after their kind and are
designed to be self-repairing
4) The
hummer’s capabilities are phenomenal. When hovering, his wings beat about: a)
50 times a second b) 90 times a
minute c) 400 times a minute
5) A
hummingbird’s heart beats about how many times per second?
a) 5 b) 21
c) 80
6) True
or False: Some of these little birds migrate over hundreds of miles non-stop.
They require just the right amount of reserve food to make this trip. An error
of even hundredths of a gram in nutrients could mean not making the trip.
7) The
hummingbird’s nest is a masterpiece of art. Who is the artist?
a) The male b) The female c) Mother Nature
8) No
one teaches the hummingbird the art of nest building; it is a God-given
ability. List two other examples in nature that demonstrate God-given
instincts:
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9) The
male hummingbird’s coloring has no rival in the bird kingdom. There are more
than 300 stunning species. Circle the four that are hummingbird species:
a) Magnificent b) Broad-tailed c) Pink-footed d) Blue-throated e)
Costa’s
10) Every
aspect of these remarkable birds testifies to the Creator’s gracious provision.
Would we say that the hummingbird has been especially favored by the all-loving
Creator?
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Chapter 15: Butterflies
questions
1) There
are a great variety of butterflies that adorn our planet. What is the current
estimated number of butterfly species?
a) 650 b) 4,800 c) 18,000
2) The
beautiful coloration of butterfly wings is created by minute scales. These
precision scales function as biophotonic crystals – reflecting specific wavelengths
of light to produce brilliant colors. Approximately how many scales are on a
butterfly’s wings? a) Thousands b) Millions c) Trillions
3) God
designed the beautiful Morpho butterfly to absorb certain wavelengths of light
and reflect back to the viewer only the wavelength of light within the spectrum
of a bluish-purple color. With the aid of the electron microscope we have
discovered that these biophotonic structures can have no more variation than:
a) 0.04 millimeters b) 0.008 millimeters c) 0.00004 millimeters
4) God’s
attention to every detail of creation and His precision in each design reveal
to us what about His character? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5) True
or False: All butterflies undergo an amazing transformation (metamorphosis) during
their life cycle. The insect begins as an egg, then a crawling caterpillar, then
the pupa stage, and finally a winged butterfly.
6) During
the pupa stage the caterpillar begins to convulse in rhythmic jerks, breaking
off its outer skin. Its legs and head capsule are quickly shed, giving rise to
a chrysalis. Then, within the first day, the caterpillar's organs disintegrate
into a soupy liquid. Miraculously, after 1 to 2 weeks, a complex, winged
butterfly emerges! This metamorphosis takes place in a matter of days, not
millions of years. This is one of countless examples that shatter the myth of
evolution. Please briefly explain why.
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7) True
or False: An adult butterfly has six segmented legs, antennae, a specialized
feeding tube, two amazing compound eyes, complex reproductive organs, and four
ornate wings! The caterpillar had none of these features. Clearly, the genetic
instructions for all these stages were programmed into the insect by the
Creator from the beginning.
8) “But
now ask the beasts, and they will teach you; and the birds of the air, and they
will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of
the sea will explain to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of
the LORD has done this, in whose hand is the life of every living thing, and
the breath of all mankind?” (Job 12:7-10). What does this Scripture teach
us?
a) Beasts, birds and fish are
smarter than man b) We should talk to
the earth
c) By examining the creation
everyone knows that there is an awesome Creator
Chapter 16: Mankind questions
1) According
to God’s Word, who only was created in God’s image and likeness?
a) Monkeys
b) Aliens c) Humans
2) Cite
a New Testament passage that states that mankind was created in God’s likeness.
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3) Man
has physical distinctions above the rest of creation: (circle all that apply)
a) Man’s brain is a masterpiece of complexity b) Mankind’s posture is upright
c) Man is the fastest d) Man’s hands are able to accomplish
precise work
4) Mankind
has been engineered with brilliant physical traits. For example, the human eye
moves about 100,000 times each day with automatic focusing, and can handle how
many simultaneous messages? a) 1.5
million b) 10,000 c) 200
5) The
human eye is sensitive to light over what range?
a) 10 thousand to one b) 10 million to one c) 10 billion to one
6) The
Lord has designed all of man’s senses to be intimately integrated: (circle all
that apply)
a) When we see food, our stomachs may growl
and our mouths salivate
b) We can sense earthquakes before they
happen
c) Upon hearing the voice of an old friend,
our hearts may leap for joy
d) One smell of grandma’s cooking can invoke
memories from years past
7) Mankind’s
spiritual nature is especially unique. Scripture explains that God is Spirit,
and even though mankind has fallen into sin, man’s spiritual nature still
retains a glimmer of the Creator’s character, including: (circle all that
apply)
a) Man has a free will b) Only mankind has produced scientists and
poets
c) Man can love d) Man knows the difference between good
and evil
8) Other
spiritual distinctions found in man include: (circle all that apply)
a) Man is self conscious and able to
contemplate himself b) Man can sing
c) Man was endowed with the faculty of reason
and the ability to learn
d) Man was given the capacity to retain
past experiences, and his memory makes
it possible for him to reflect on the goodness
of God
9) In
Genesis 4, which is after the Fall, we still see that man maintained distinct abilities
and capacities. These include: (circle all that apply)
a) Man could build cities b) He could make and play musical
instruments
c) He understood metallurgy e) He could write poetry and
literature
d) He understood agriculture f) Man had a free will to choose, had a
conscience
10) List
several other gifts the Creator has given to mankind:
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Chapter 17: God of Justice
questions
1) True
or False: The Bible states that God is completely holy and righteous.
2) Can
God lie or sin? _______________
3) True
or False: God is unreliable and tricky.
4) Every
person knows that God is just and holy because God has written His ________ on
every heart.
5) Our
God-given knowledge of right and wrong is called what? ________________
6) True
or False: Everyone knows that murder, stealing, and lying are wrong.
7) Have
you ever told a lie? Have you ever had hatred or distain for another person?
Have you ever cheated or stolen? According to Scripture this would make you a:
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8) True
or False: Our conscience shows us we are guilty, have sinned against God, and
need a Savior.
9) Suppose
you steal something from a store and you get away with it. Later, what thoughts will go around in your
head? ___________________________________
10) The
Bible warns that if a person continues to sin, he can sear his conscience. Why is this so dangerous? (circle all that
apply)
a) It will lead to worse sins b) He may no longer hear the voice of
God
c) He may no longer see his need
for the Savior
11) If
God were to judge you on His holy standard (the Ten Commandments – Exodus 20)
would you be guilty or innocent? _____________________________
12) Romans
1 and 2 explain that every person is without excuse if he or she ignores the
evidence for creation and conscience. Why do people disregard the evidence
despite the eternal consequences? ______________________________________
13) Every
person knows right from wrong. What does this fact tell us about God’s
character and nature?
a) He is capricious b) He is just c) He is a killjoy
14) True
or False: Our conscience tells us there is Someone to whom we are accountable.
He is our Creator. And we know that we have not lived up to His standards.
15) If
we can remember our sins, do you think our Creator can? _________________
16) True
or False: Our conscience is really the voice of our personal God revealing that
He is holy and we need His forgiveness.
Chapter 18: God of Love
questions
1) True
or False: Our God-given conscience reveals that God is distant and uncaring.
2) Though
creation shows forth God’s wonders, it presents a mixed message. For in the
midst of such beauty and order, we observe disease, decay, and death. Not
surprisingly, it is what source which explains this apparent
contradiction?
a) The Koran b) Humanism and materialism c) The Bible
3) In
the beginning God created everything perfect. However man was given a free will
and a choice. Sadly, he chose to rebel against His Creator. As God warned, sin resulted in: (circle all that apply)
a) Suffering b) Decay
c) Death d) The curse affecting
all creation
e) Thorns
f) Fun g) Sweat h) Labor
i) Fulfillment
4) True
or False: True love demands a choice.
5) True
or False: Before time began, God had a plan to rescue mankind. Because the
penalty for sin is death, the Creator came to earth as a man, lived a sinless
life, and died to pay the penalty for our sins. He then rose from the dead and
offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who will trust Him!
6) In
John 3:16 Jesus said “For God so loved the world that He…” Please complete the verse.
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7) Truly
our Creator is the God of wonders. And the greatest wonder is His immeasurable
love. Scripture states that God is love and He demonstrated this love toward us
by stepping down from heaven to offer His life so that we might be reconciled
to Him forever! List three Scriptures that explain God’s great love:
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8) Only
the infinite and perfect Creator could redeem His creation. And God’s Word
teaches that Jesus Christ is the Creator. Cite three or more Scriptures that
declare that Jesus is our Creator. __________________________________________________________________
9) What
are the Biblical requirements for someone to pay for the sins of all mankind?
The person must: (circle all that apply)
a) Be accepted by everyone b) Be fully God to pay the infinite penalty
price
c) Be fully man to be man’s
substitute d) Shed His blood e) Be sinless
f) Fulfill every Old Testament
prophecy foretelling the Messiah/Savior
g) Fulfill the entire Law h) Rise from the dead bodily
10) Who
alone qualifies to redeem mankind?
a) Jesus Christ b) Buddha
c) Allah d) Krishna e) Darwin
f) An angel
Answers key
Chapter 1: Introduction answers
1) Yes
2) God has revealed Himself to all through creation and
conscience.
3) He is all wise, all powerful, intimately concerned for
His creation, loves beauty, dependable, etc.
4) Job 12:7-10; Psalm 19:1-3; Psalm 97:6; Isaiah
40:21-26; Acts 17:26-30; Romans 10:18; Colossians 1:23; Revelation 14:6-7;
etc.
5) We ought to reverence and worship Him and be in awe of
His greatness and seek His mercy and forgiveness for our sins.
6) We should thank God for every blessing and sing
praises to Him for His abundant provision and share His Word and wonders with
others.
7) We should declare to all peoples that the Lord alone
is the Creator and He only does wonders.
8) True. For
example you can raise questions like: “Do you know the universe contains
trillions and trillions of stars – innumerable – just as God declared way back
in the Book of Genesis? Do you know the Lord?” or “The sun is about 27 million
°F. What do you think that says about our Creator?” or “Did you know that every
single snow crystal is unique? Why did God design them so beautiful?” or “What
is your favorite flower? Aren’t you glad the Lord provided us with fields of
flowers?”
Once
you bring up the natural realm, then you can swing to the spiritual realm and
share the Gospel. This is what Jesus did in John chapter 4.
Chapter 2: Power Introduction
answers
1) True
2) Your
brain is far more complex!
3) True
4) True. Refer to Psalm 90:2; 93:2; Isaiah 57:15;
Micah 5:2; 1 Timothy 6:15-16; etc.
5) False. Satan is only a created being (Ezekiel
28:15). God has no equal rival.
6) God
is the sovereign (ruler) over all of His creation. He rules alone with all
power and wisdom and majesty, and appoints authorities as He sees fit.
7) Jesus
Christ is God the Son – the Almighty Creator.
Additional Scripture references: Psalm 2:7; Proverbs 30:4; Isaiah 7:14;
9:6; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 1:23; 4:10; John 1:1, 14; 8:24; 10:30-33; 20:28;
Acts 20:28; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 3:9; 1 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; 1
John 5:20; Jude 25; Revelation 4:11; etc.
Chapter 3: Thunderstorms
answers
1) c)
6 minutes
2) c)
16 million
3) a)
50,000 (27,800 °C)
4) Replenishes
our underground water supply (aquifers). Our crops are fertilized by the nitrogen
(ammonia) produced. They are beautiful to behold. Storm rainfall washes
pollution out of the air. Thunderstorms are a primary cooling mechanism for the
earth. Storm winds distribute seeds and pollen, and help remove old and weak
vegetation and so make way for new growth.
They display God’s power.
5) Exodus
9:23; 19:16; 20:18; 1 Samuel 12:17; Job 9:17; 37:1-13; Psalm 18:13-14; 29:3;
77:18; 83:15; 144:5-6; Revelation 16:18; etc.
6) He
is very powerful and awesome. He is Lord
of all creation. He is our all-wise
provider. Etc.
7) True
8) True. Either provides an ideal launch pad for the
Gospel. Warning of judgment is ideal for the hard and prideful, and sharing
about God’s power and provision is ideal for the hurting and searching.
Chapter 4: Sun and Stars answers
1) c)
27,000,000 °F (15,000,000 °C)
2) True
3) False (Except for some life surviving awhile on
chemical energy from the earth)
4) a)
1,000,000
5) c)
Adam and Eve
6) b)
60,000
7) God
is infinite and almighty, but He is also intimately concerned for all of His
creation. He is both the Creator and Sustainer of all.
8) Our
Creator is a personal God of love and grace.
He is the Provider of every good gift (James 1:17). He is our very life
and He is good to all. We should respond with thanksgiving and praise and
obedience to His word.
9) True. We can predict eclipses, planetary
alignments, comets, and other celestial courses and convergences because the
universe obeys laws established by God.
This reveals God’s power, wisdom, and faithfulness. “Thus says the LORD:
‘If My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the
ordinances of heaven and earth, then I will cast away the descendants of Jacob
and David My servant…’” (Jeremiah 33:25-26).
God is faithful to all His promises: “While the earth remains, seedtime
and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not
cease” (Genesis 8:22).
Chapter 5: The Universe
answers
1) True
2) c)
Our Creator
3) a)
The 17th century AD
4) c)
28 billion years!
5) God’s
ways and wisdom are infinitely beyond man’s comprehension. However the Lord has given us all we need for
life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
6) Job
9:8; Psalm 104:2; Isaiah 42:5; 44:24; 51:13; Jeremiah 10:12; Zechariah 12:1;
etc.
7) God
loves beauty and order, and He loves us because He has provided this beauty for
our enjoyment. God is beautiful in
holiness (1 Chronicles 16:29; Psalm 29:2; 96:9).
8) Psalm
8. God has made man a little lower than the angels and given him dominion over
the works of His hands. We were created
in God’s image and likeness and God is more interested in us than the host of
heaven. In fact, believers in Christ are now children of God; we will be like
Jesus in glory; and we will inherit all things with Christ eternally (1 John
3:2; Revelation 21:7)!
Chapter 6: E=mc² answers
1) c)
The speed of light
2) True
3) a)
10 years
4) b)
Several months
5) Not
only does it show that our Creator is all-powerful, but He must be omnipresent
(present everywhere) and omniscient (all knowing) in order to uphold every
atom!
“For by Him [Jesus Christ] all things were created
that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether
thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created
through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things
consist” (Colossians 1:16-17).
“He is not far from each one of us; for in
Him we live and move and have our being, … ‘For we are also His offspring.’”
(Acts 17:27-28).
“[God] holds your breath in His hand and
owns all your ways” (Daniel 5:23).
6) True
7) All
are correct except: e) Capricious
(unreliable) and h) Finite
8) Worship
and obey Him and seek His mercy and forgiveness for our sins.
Chapter 7: Wisdom
Introduction answers
1) Apples,
the color blue, crystals, daises, elephants, fingers, etc.
2) Forests,
food, flowers, birds, beaches, nebulae, etc.
3) a)
To shine forth His glory and b) For mankind’s benefit
4) b)
God’s Word is true and d) As God warned, man’s rebellion results in
the curse and death.
5) The
gift of hearing and our mind’s ability to appreciate beautiful music. Our amazing
vision system and a kaleidoscope of stunning landscapes. The clock-like
precision of our sun, moon, planets, and universe, and our ability to keep time
and know seasons from them (Genesis 1:14; Psalm 104:19). Trees and vegetation
that blanket much of our landscapes. They are pleasing to the eyes, soothing to
smell, and provide our food, medicine and many other resources. They provide
shade, regulate inland temperatures, and prevent soil erosion. Etc.
6) a)
80%
7) All
are correct except: b) Encoder
Chapter 8: Snow Crystals
answers
1) b)
Hexagonal (6-sided)
2) a)
The clouds
3) Our
God is the Creator of design, structure, and symmetry. He always does things decently and in order
and, though the curse has horribly marred all of creation, the Lord promises to
make all things new one day soon (1 Corinthians 14:40; Revelation 21:5)!
4) c)
104 ½ degrees
5) False. No two crystals are identical – each is
unique!
6) True
7) True
8) b)
God loves beauty and c) God loves mankind
9) True
10) False. God intends to form each and every person to reflect
His glory (Genesis 1:26-27; 5:1-2; Isaiah 45:22; Ezekiel 18:32; Matthew 18:11;
Mark 16:15-16; Luke 9:56; 19:10; John 3:16; Acts 13:38-39; Romans 5:18; 10:13;
11:32; 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Colossians 1:28; 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1
Timothy 2:3-4; Titus 2:11; 1 John 4:16; etc.)
11) As
we discover God’s wonders, praise and thanksgiving should increasingly rise-up
in us. Our reasonable response is a life-long attitude of gratitude and
surrender to our great God.
12) “Come
now, and let us reason together,’ Says the LORD, ‘Though your sins are like
scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They
shall be as wool.’” (Isaiah 1:18). See
also: Psalm 51:7; Daniel 7:9; Matthew 28:3; Mark 9:3; Revelation 1:14.
Chapter 9: DNA answers
1) All
are correct except: b) Our soul The blueprints for all our physical systems
are marvelously encoded by our DNA. In fact, we have now discovered that it is
an irrefutable biological fact that once a women’s egg is fertilized, the
zygote is truly an entire human being. Nothing will be added to the first cell to
make a unique adult except nutrition and oxygen during the person’s lifetime!
2) b)
From the earth to the moon
3) True
4) c)
100 trillion
5) All
are correct. Of course some cells are
dead or dying or malfunctioning incorrectly due to the curse, but these are
constantly being replaced by new cells. However, if the vast majority of cells
in any biological system are not functioning correctly, a disability will
result.
6) Nothing
even close
7) True
8) a)
Cancer cells
9) No. Our best error detecting and correcting
software is trivial in comparison.
Furthermore, man cannot create a living molecule – let alone a
replicating, error detecting and correcting molecule with instructions for
reproducing itself.
10) True
Chapter 10: Seeds answers
1) a)
300 feet tall
2) False. As God stated in Genesis, each seed always
produces after its own kind (Genesis 1:11-12).
3) God
created the chicken first with the ability to produce eggs. God created the
protein and DNA at the same time. God created plants first that yield seed
according to its kind (Genesis 1). The
creation account in Genesis agrees with true science and the observable
evidence.
4) All
are correct except: c) Fruit
The DNA code for the fruit is present, but
the fruit is not produced until after the plant sprouts.
5) All
are correct except a) How many humans
are nearby
6) True
7) a)
3 (Refer to Genesis 1:11-13)
8) No
9) Our
amazing Creator!
10) All
are correct except d) Evolutionary blind
chance
11) True. All life is complex and integrated beyond our
comprehension.
Chapter 11: Flowering Plants
answers
1) Carnation,
Iris, Viola, Morning Glory, Lotus, Poppy, Tulip, Rose, Daisy, Trillium, Passion
Flower, Pink Lady Slipper, Lilly, Dhalia, Orchid, Anemone, Lady’s Slipper,
Peonies, Amaranthus, Rhododendron, Amaryllis, Mum, etc. Yes!
2) True
3) No (However, scientists have discovered a
multitude of the ingenious and precisely coordinated steps in these various
processes, and each new discovery is a new reason to praise our awesome
Creator!)
4) California
Poppy, Morning Glory, Daylily, Purple Passion Flower, Night Blooming Cereus,
Dandelion, Orange Hawkweed, Wild Rose, Catmint, African Daisy, Star of
Bethehem, Goatsbeard, Moonflower, Saguaro,
some Cactus, etc.
5) He
knows what we need and it shows us that the Lord cares. As Jesus said “Consider
the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I
say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of
these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and
tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of
little faith?” (Matthew 6:28-30).
6) c)
Photosynthesis
7)
Food, oxygen, medicine, fuel, raw materials, shelter,
building materials, furniture, boats, beauty, fragrance, blankets our
landscapes, provides shade, prevents soil erosion, nourishes and supports
healthy soil, etc.
8)
True
9) b)
Creation
10) c) Seek
everlasting life today
Chapter 12: Sea Creatures
answers
1) c)
Goodness and wisdom
2) False.
The enormous assortment of ocean dwellers and their remarkable functionality
speaks of the infinite and unlimited ingenuity of our Creator.
3) Awesome!
Amazing! Great! Etc.
4) This
could not happen by chance because prior generations would have been killed and
gone extinct before evolving a beneficial immunity.
5) c)
The guiding hand of a Grand Conductor
6) b)
God’s design complete from the start
7) No
8) Yes,
fish have always been fish. There is not a single true transitional fossil
among the billions of fossils that we have unearthed to date. As God stated in
Genesis 1:20-22, each kind reproduces only after its own kind.
9) Huge
amounts of food, pleasing aesthetic values, recreation, medicine, leather,
glue, fertilizer, pearls, dyes, shell products, amazing designs that have
inspired many beneficial inventions, etc.
10) Yes. See Ezekiel 47:8-10!
Chapter 13: Birds answers
1) a)
20th
2) True
3) All
are correct except: c) Fragile
4) False.
A bird’s beak is made of lightweight horn – ideal for flight.
5) All
are correct except: b) Glow in the
dark and
f) Decrease global warming
6) All
are correct except: a) Sing
7) He
is a personal and intimate God who provides for and sustains all of His
creation by His mighty power and gracious wisdom, giving each kind – and each
person – special features for unique roles.
8) a)
16,000 to 24,000 (25,600 to 34,800 km)
9) Many
help by controlling insects, others remove the carcasses. The finch family is a
great weed seed destroyer. The owl and the hawk keep the rodents in check. The
sandpiper combs the beaches. The water bird maintains the proper balance in
fish population; the heron in frog and snake control. Birds also provide man
with a great quantity of food (domesticated birds raised for meat and eggs,
called poultry, are the largest source of animal protein eaten by humans).
Birds also provide man clothing, bedding, down insulation, fertilizer
(phosphorus and nitrogen), pets, falcons and cormorants used for hunting and
fishing, messenger pigeons, recreation and hobbies, inspiration for numerous
beneficial inventions, etc.
10) Only
man was created in God’s image. Refer to Chapter 16 on mankind for some of the
many distinctions.
Chapter 14: Hummingbirds
answers
1) c)
Their rapid wing-beats make a humming sound
2) All
are correct except: b) Partly evolved
organs and e) Eyes that are 10% evolved
3) All
are correct except: e) They require
regular service
4) a)
50 times a second
Some larger hummers may beat only about 20
times a second (still very fast!) and some species can beat 80 or more times a
second! 50 times a second is a good average estimate.
5) b)
21 (This is 1260 beats per minute!)
6) True
7) b)
The female (Whose artistic skills were
“taught” by the greatest Artist of all – our Creator)
8) A
newly hatched spider weaves an intricate web without being taught; a recently
emerged butterfly knows to navigate a 2,500-mile migration route without a
guide; an elephant can detect a tsunami before humans and knows to run inland.
A honeybee is designed to perform a precise dance to tell the colony about a
food source – its distance, direction, and quantity. Sea turtles know to hatch
on a particular beach and then automatically move toward the ocean. In addition
there are numerous innate and complex courtship, mating, and reproduction
instincts –and the amazing organs to perform with. Certain creatures know
where, when, and how to hibernate. Other creatures instinctively know friend or
foe. Then there are creatures who are designed to have symbiotic relationships!
And the list goes on and on! God explains that He has endowed each creature
with specific knowledge. Scripture, not evolution, explains animal instincts (Job
39; Proverbs 30:24-28; Jeremiah 8:7).
9) a)
Magnificent b) Broad-tailed d) Blue-throated e) Costa’s
10) No,
this genuine love is extended upon every creature. If we carefully study any
creature, the Lord’s glory will always beam forth (Psalm 145:9). And this is
true for each of us as well. God’s love is lavished on each of us, and we can
(if we will) return love to our loving Creator, praising our God more than any
of His other creations can (Matthew 22:37).
Chapter 15: Butterflies
answers
1) c)
18,000
2) b)
Millions
3) c)
0.00004 millimeters
4) God
is the only true God, and He is one of order and detail. Nothing escapes His
attention. He is near to all and upholds all things. And though the current creation has been
subjected to the curse, His renewed heaven and earth will again be perfect. God
is perfect and righteous and even the current creation reflects a sliver of His
good character.
5) True
Metamorphosis is the change from a “creepy, crawly” (often ugly)
caterpillar devoted to satisfying its own appetites into a beautiful, free-flying adult butterfly sacrificially devoted
to providing a home and nourishment for a new generation. Some say that is like
the change from selfish sinner into new creation in Christ. “Therefore, if
anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold,
all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
6) Evolution
teaches that millions of years of random mutations can gradually produce all
life. Of course this theory has never been observed in nature and is refuted by
the fossil record, DNA and genetics, and common sense (randomness never
produces design or increases order).
The metamorphosis of butterflies (and most
other insects) proves that all the genetic information was present from the
beginning. When the insect dissolves into a soupy liquid, all its organs and
features also dissolve, and yet a complex winged butterfly emerges in days.
Only if the entire genetic code was in place at the beginning would this be
possible. This is exactly what the Creation model has always taught. God
programmed all the insect stages when He created life and there is no other way
they could have developed gradually.
7) True
8) c)
By examining the creation everyone knows that there is an awesome Creator
Chapter 16: Mankind answers
1) c)
Humans
2) “For
a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of
God” (1 Corinthians 11:7).
“And have put on the new man who is renewed
in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him” (Colossians 3:10).
“With it we bless our God and Father, and
with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God” (James 3:9).
Etc.
3) All
are correct except: c) Man is the
fastest
Many other creatures have complex brains,
but man’s brain has, throughout history, been demonstrably superior in many
ways. Other creatures can stand upright, but only man’s normal posture is to
stand upright on two feet. Other creatures can do precise work (such as a
spider grasping a web), but man’s brain, eye, and hand dexterity is far
superior and much more versatile.
4) a)
1.5 million
5) c)
10 billion to one
6) All
are correct except: b) We can sense
earthquakes before they happen
The integrations of our systems are
incomprehensibly complex.
7) All
are correct. Note: Animals can show
affection and reflect God’s unconditional love, but they cannot love the way
God loves. Animals have instincts for protection and preservation, but they do
not have a conscience like man does and they are not held morally accountable
as man is.
8) All are correct except: b) Man can sing
Though man’s vocal capabilities are amazing
and unique, and only man can volitionally praise and worship in song and music,
other creatures – such as birds – can sing.
9) All are correct
10) Of
course every gift – physical, mental, and spiritual – is from God and freely
given to those who are in Jesus Christ. Concerning gifts of character that
reflect our Creator, man has been given the gift of self-consciousness and self
determining. Man alone can contemplate himself: he can know that he is, that he
was, and that he will be. Man is a free moral agent. Man can determine his own
conduct and direct his destiny. Man alone is responsible to society and
God. Man can learn from past experiences
and the experiences of others. Man is not like the animal, limited by instinct
to a fixed pattern of life, rather he can benefit by past experience and direct
his course of action accordingly. He can weigh the consequences of his choice.
Man has faculties of perception, understanding, judgment, and memory. Man has a
wide array of emotions that bring color and richness to life. He can feel and
experience joy, laughter, hope, peace, and anticipation, as well as sorrow,
anger, righteous indignation, and remorse. Man has a sense of worth, of
possession, and self-respect. Man can enjoy the arts, the beauty of nature,
etc. He can have relationship bonds far beyond animals. Man can have an
eternal, intimate, meaningful, and loving relationship with God and the
redeemed. Man can be reconciled and participate in God’s divine holy nature
when he repents of his sins and places his personal trust in the Creator Jesus
Christ!
Chapter 17: God of Justice
answers
1) True (1 Samuel 2:2; Psalm 99:9; Isaiah 57:15; Luke
1:49; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 3:7; 4:8; etc.)
2) No (Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:17-18; 1
Peter 2:22; 1 John 3:5, etc.)
3) False. God alone is completely reliable and
trustworthy. His actions are always consistent with His righteous and loving
character. He is always faithful to His word (Psalm 36:5; 89:1-2; 119:90;
Isaiah 11:5; Lamentations 3:23; 1 John 2:29; etc.).
4) Moral
Laws (Romans 2:15)
5) Conscience.
Con means with, and science means knowledge. Every man has the knowledge
of right and wrong in his God-given conscience (John 8:9; Acts 23:1; 24:16; 2
Corinthians 1:12; 5:11; Genesis 42:21-22; 1 Kings 2:44; etc.).
6) True. However the Bible warns that if you ignore
your conscience you can sear it and your sinning will get worse and worse.
Violating your conscience is very dangerous. If you ignore God’s inner voice
and do not repent when He convicts you of sin, you will perish (1 Timothy 4:2;
Ephesians 4:19).
7) Yes
to all three questions. You would be a
sinner. Specifically you would be a
Liar, Murderer, and a Thief at heart (Exodus 20; Matthew 5:21-22, 37; etc.).
8) True (1 Kings 8:46; Psalm 53:1; 130:3;
Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:10; etc.)
9) I’m
a guilty thief.
10) All
three are correct. All three are very dangerous.
11) We
are all guilty (Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:23; Galatians 3:22; 1 John 1:8; etc.)
12) They
love their own way and their sin more than their Creator. They do not want to
be accountable to God and His righteous plan.
13) b)
He is just.
14) True
15) Absolutely. He who made our minds knows and remembers all
things; He who formed our ears hears all things; He who fashioned our eyes sees
all things. Refer to: Jeremiah 17:10; 32:19; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 12:36;
Mark 4:22; Acts 17:30-31; Romans 2:16; 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Revelation
2:18-19; 20:12; etc. However, the Bible tells us with joyous clarity that, if
we repent of our sins and trust in Jesus Christ and His substitutionary death
and resurrection for forgiveness, God will remember our sins no more! (Jeremiah
31:33-34; Hebrews 8:10-12; 10:16-18).
16) True (Romans 1:18-19)
Chapter 18: God of Love
answers
1) False. Actually our conscience reveals that God is
personal, holy, and near each person. As this video has shown, creation,
conscience, Christ and His cross and resurrection, and God’s Word all attest to
God’s care and love for mankind.
2) c)
The Bible
3) All
are correct except: f) Fun and i)
Fulfillment
4) True
5) True
6) “…gave
His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting life” (John 3:16).
7) “And
the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The LORD, the LORD God, merciful
and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth…’” (Exodus
34:6).
“When you pass through the waters, I will
be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk
through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. For
I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; …you were precious
in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you…” (Isaiah 43:2-4).
“The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying:
‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness
I have drawn you.’” (Jeremiah 31:3).
“For as the heavens are high above the
earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him” (Psalm 103:11).
“Greater love has no one than this, than to
lay down one's life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I
command you” (John 15:13-14).
“But God demonstrates His own love toward
us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
“By this we know love, because He laid down
His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1
John 3:16).
“He who does not love does not know God,
for God is love” (1 John 4:8). Etc.
8) John
1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; etc. “In the
beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…All
things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made…And
the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1, 3, 14).
9) All
are correct except: a) Be accepted by
everyone
10) a) Jesus Christ
Jesus said “I am the way, the truth, and
the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). (See also:
Acts 4:12; 1 Timothy 2:5-6, etc.)
Have you asked Jesus to save you from your
sins, accepting His free gift of forgiveness and eternal life in a restored
relationship with your Creator – the God of wonders?
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