John 8:12 “I am the light of the world. Isaiah 60:1 He who follows me will not walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”
Today’s Bible challenge is focused on creation, but each question has more meaning than just “In the beginning…” Try to answer each question without looking at the answers. The answers are linked after each question.
Then follow the instructions at the end of the challenge.
Choose the best answer
What gave light to the universe first, the sun, moon or stars? It’s not what you think. Click here. & Click here.
A. Sun C. Moon
B. Stars D. Something Else
On what day were the sun, moon and stars created? Click here.
A. Day 1 C. Day 3
B. Day 2 D. Day 4
Fill in the blank
Where was Jesus when God created the earth? Click here.
Where was the Spirit when God created the earth? Click here.
Were oceans and seas created before the flood? Click here.
Why are people without excuse for unbelief? Click here.
What books of the Bible talks about the constellations?
(Several examples for the last question are posted at the end of this challenge, but you can find more online by doing a simple search.)
Take a look at the three passages highlighted in purple at the end of the Q&A.
I would like to challenge you to do something extra. With purpose and plan, set up a quiet time all to yourself.
Leave your cell phone behind and grab your Bible. No distractions. commit to memory the little prayer at the end of this study. While not poetry, per se, it has sort of a poetic structure that makes memorizing easy.
Then read each verse listed, from your Bible. Read it out loud to God, in humble praise.
See what treasure He has for you. His Word is rich and free and will draw you closer than you may believe. Then share with children, spouses, friends and anyone who needs to understand that our God loves us.
“Make the Book live to me oh Lord. Show me Thyself within Thy Word. Show me myself. And show me My Savior. And make the Book live to me.” R. Hudson Pope, Ca. 1944
Verses for praise:
Hebrews 1:3 – Revelation 22:5 – John 8:12
Scripture references below pertain to the questions in the Q & A
1 John 1:5 & Genesis 1:3 – Genesis 1:14-19 – John 1:1-5 – Genesis 1:2 – Genesis 1:9-13 – Romans 1:19&20 – (The next passages all relate to the last question) Job 9:9, Job 26:13, Job 38:31-32, Psalm 147:4, Amos 5:8, Revelation 5:5 and so many other passages
