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how might advances in science and understanding of the cosmos impact our 'seeing' god's attributes?

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Psalm 19:1-4a

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. Day after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech nor language. Their voice is not heard. Their sound has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world.

This psalm, traditionally attributed to King David, celebrates the glory of God revealed through two main avenues: the natural world (verses 1-6) and God's law (verses 7-14). It was written for a community of worshipers in ancient Israel, likely for use in temple services, articulating a theology where creation itself is a constant, silent witness to its Creator.

What does this passage invite us to 'see' about God through the vastness and order of the cosmos, even when our scientific understanding of it changes?

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  • Romans 1:20

    Paul speaks of God's invisible attributes, eternal power, and divinity being clearly seen from the creation of the world.

  • Job 38:4-7

    God challenges Job to comprehend the foundations of the earth, highlighting divine wisdom in creation.

  • Isaiah 40:26

    The prophet asks who created the starry host, attributing their formation and numbering to God's great power.

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