God created the complex universe, laying the foundation of the earth and spreading the northern skies over empty space. His motive was to lead humanity to himself. He continues to sustain creation by the power of his word alone. Though the universe is complex, each individual person is still loved by God. The document encourages reflection on appreciating God's creation and realizing it was made to show his power.

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DECLARING GOD’S MIGHTY WORKS – PART 1
NOVEMBER 2, 2014

2. 1. IN HIS
COMPLEX
CREATIO
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3. The heavens and
the earth and their
starry host
(Isa 40:28)
(Neh.9:6,Job 12:9)

4. Spread the
northern skies
over empty space

5. Suspend the
earth over nothing
(Isa 40:28)
(Neh.9:6,Job 12:9)

6. LAID THE
FOUNDATION OF
THE EARTH
(PS. 102:25;
45:12)

7. God can summon
his creation
anytime
(Isaiah 48:13)

8. God can discard
his creation
anytime
(ps 102:26; Isaiah
40:24)

9. What was god’s
motive in all of
these
complexities?
To lead us to
himself

10. 2. By the
sustaining
power of
his word

11. He rules
(Isaiah 40:21,28)

12. By the word of the
lord, the breath of
his mouth
(psalm 33:6,8)

13. By faith, we
understand it
(heb 11:3)

14. God can change
circumstances
just by his word
(ps 102:26; Isaiah
40:24)

15. Conclusion
In spite of the
universe’s
complexity, man is
individually loved by
God
Psalm 33:14-15

16. Conclusion
What is man that you
are mindful of him?
Psalm 8:4

17. Conclusion
Let us bow down in
worship, let us kneel
before the lord our
maker
Psalm 95:6

18. reflection
• When was the last time you
observed the beauty of the
earth around you?
• You may or may not like
Science but what can you
say about what God has
created?
• Do you realize that the
earth and its vastness were
created to show you that