The Heavens Declare: Astronomy and the Bible
In his The Heavens Declare series, Morris Yoder uses astronomy to illustrate God’s glory, blending biblical references (e.g., Psalm 19, Job 38) with cosmic phenomena like Betelgeuse, the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, and Voyager’s “pale blue dot.” He critiques secular theories (e.g., Big Bang, evolution), highlights humanity’s unique yet humble place in the vast universe and encourages worship through awe-inspiring celestial examples and personal faith reflections.
It is impossible for man with his own judgment to accurately discern the nature of the origin of the cosmos. We need a guide. The Bible not only answers the question of where we came from but also references complicated scientific concepts long before they were discovered or articulated by man. Explore what the scripture has to say about astronomy and how the heavens truly declare the glory of God!
Astronomy and the Bible
The heavens declare the Glory of God. Psalm 19:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1
Why are we here?
The Steady State Theory
The Big Bang Theory
We can't trust our own judgment.
Look at what the scripture says about astronomy. (Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, and Hebrews)
The earth is:
supported by nothing
round
turning
The stars are innumerable.
Creation created a framework for days and weeks.
Matter and energy are constant.
Time, Space, Matter, and Energy are all represented in the Creation story.
The earth is growing old like a garment.
Listen to more from this series:
"The Heavens Declare: Astronomy and the Bible" was presented by Morris Yoder at Teachers Week 2015.
