Bible Passages

Question 1

Gen 1:14-19

Answer 1

The sun, moon and stars were created the 4th day of creation. God gives 5 reason for their creation:
To give us light
To separate day and night
For marking the seasons (our yearly rhythms of life like planting, harvesting and festivals)
For marking days and years (that is, making calendars)
For making signs or constellations in the sky (useful for navigation)

Question 2

Genesis 15:1-6

Answer 2

God promises Abraham his descendants will number the stars in the sky.
Abraham believed the Lord, despite being too old to have children, and was counted as righteous before God.

Question 3

Job 9:4-10

Answer 3

Job speaks about the mighty and wise acts of God, including making the constellations Ursa Major, Orion, the Pleiades, and the southern constellations.

Question 4

Job 38:31-33

Answer 4

God questions Job, asking him if he is powerful enough to move the heavens above, asking if he can bind the chains of the Pleiades, loose the cords of Orion, lead forth the Mazzaroth (Zodiac constellation) in their season, or guide Ursa Major with its stars.

Question 5

Deuteronomy 4:19

Answer 5

God warns the people of Israel not to worship the sun, moon, or stars.

Question 6

Psalm 19:1-6

Answer 6

David sings about how the heavens declare God’s glory and His works, showing every nation on the Earth that He is real.

Question 7

Amos 5:8

Answer 7

Amos tells the people of Israel that the Lord is the one who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns day into night and night into day, and who can control the rains.