God Rules Nature
Big Truth:
God Rules Nature
Psalm 148; Isaiah 40; Psalm 29; Proverbs 30:4; Jeremiah 10:13; Matthew 8:24-27; Job 38-42
Bible Verse:
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.
Big Ideas:
- God is more powerful than nature.
- Nature obeys God’s commands.
- Nature exists to declare God’s greatness
Bible Story:
Exodus 14Everything that exists does so under God’s power and control. All of the plants, vegetation, wind, rain, and everything else are under God’s control. God is more powerful than anything and He rules over all things. Nature, the heavens, earth, and everything in them show us God’s greatness as the Creator and mighty God.
Story:
Creation
God created everything. Everything we see, hear, feel, taste, and that exists was created by Him. Not only did He create everything, but He created everything perfectly, including humanity. He created mankind in His very image and likeness to reflect His worth. All of creation was made just like He wanted and designed it to be. To His delight, God looked at everything He made and declared that it was good. All creation exists for God, is good, and was created to bring Him glory.
Every child should know that:
- God is actively involved in creation.
Every child should:
- Remember the ways that God is faithful.
Every child should feel:
- Safe and secure in God’s rule over creation.
Every child should want:
- To trust God’s control over creation.
