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how does this 'silent speech' compare to the idea of god speaking through prophets or written revelation?

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Psalm 19:1-4

The heavens declare the glory of God. The firmament shows his handiwork. Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language. Their voice is not heard. Their message goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

Psalm 19 is a hymn praising God. It begins by describing how creation itself bears witness to God's presence and character, then transitions to celebrating the perfection of God's written law (the Torah), and concludes with a prayer for blamelessness.

What does this 'silent' testimony of creation ask of us in how we attend to the world around us?

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  • Romans 1:20

    Describes how God's attributes are visible in creation, leaving people without excuse.

  • Job 12:7-9

    Suggests asking animals and the earth to learn about God's power.

  • Acts 14:17

    States that God has not left himself without witness, specifically through his provision and goodness.

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