Donald B. DeYoung - 77 Fairly Safe Science Activities for Illustrating Bible Lessons

2013 by Donald B. DeYoung

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Many of the activities were previously published by Baker in Science and the Bible , volumes 13 (1994, 1997, 2002) by Donald B. DeYoung

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Contents

List of Lesson Activities and Themes

1. The actual size of the sun is measured with a ruler.
Gen. 1:16The sun displays Gods majesty.

2. The design of a feather is explored.
Gen. 1:20Feathers show Gods design.

3. Acids and bases are distinguished.
Gen. 1:28The universe is orderly.

4. A mixture of salt and ice results in a very low temperature.
Gen. 2:1Gods laws are dependable.

5. An artificial tree is made from paper.
Gen. 2:9Creation is to be enjoyed.

6. Sound vibrations are made visible.
Gen. 4:21Music is a gift from God.

7. A map is cut out to show continental separation.
Gen. 7:11The Genesis flood was worldwide.

8. Colors are separated from light using a CD or DVD.
Gen. 9:13Believing Gods promises

9. Sand grains are counted.
Gen. 22:17Gods family is large and growing.

10. A stairway is built from blocks.
Gen. 28:12We are always in touch with heaven.

11. An electric circuit is completed to light a bulb.
Exod. 9:16Using Gods resources

12. Crystals are grown on a rock surface.
Num. 17:8God makes a garden grow.

13. Paper loops make unusual shapes.
Deut. 29:29God tells us what we need to know about life.

14. Various liquids and solids are mixed.
2 Kings 6:6God has power over nature.

15. A magnetic field is made visible.
2 Kings 6:17Realizing Gods power

16. Copper is plated onto a nail.
2 Kings 6:17A host of angels defends the believer.

17. Light sticks are compared with fireflies.
Job 12:78Creation teaches practical lessons.

18. Cans are crushed by the pressure of air.
Job 28:2425Believing the Bible

19. Water glasses are made to ring.
Job 35:10Resting in the Lord

20. A magnifying lens is made with a water droplet.
Job 36:24Creation evidence is always before our eyes.

21. Ink is added to water.
Job 37:13God controls the weather.

22. Numbers in nature are explored.
Job 38:4Created patterns show Gods fingerprint.

23. Sticks are balanced on ones fingers.
Ps. 16:8God provides stability in a changing world.

24. Light is separated into colors.
Ps. 19:1Gods colorful artwork fills the skies.

25. The elliptical paths of planets are drawn.
Ps. 19:1Planets obey Gods laws of motion.

26. A volunteer is tied up with tape.
Ps. 19:1213Forming good habits

27. One person wins a tug-of-war against several others.
Ps. 46:1Using Gods resources

28. A lens is shown to invert objects.
Ps. 94:9Eyesight is a precious gift from God.

29. Paper is folded several times.
Ps. 104:14God cares for his creatures.

30. Sound is amplified with a pin and paper.
Ps. 139:14The gift of hearing

31. The sense of touch is explored.
Prov. 3:5We cannot always trust our own judgment.

32. Newspapers are torn in easy and difficult directions.
Prov. 3:6Choosing direction in life

33. The properties of carbon dioxide are shown.
Prov. 14:12The way to heaven

34. Eggs are safely tossed at a target.
Prov. 15:1Self-control

35. Air pressure is observed.
Prov. 19:11It pays to be patient.

36. Vinegar and baking soda make carbon dioxide gas.
Prov. 19:19Controlling temper

37. Raisins are made to rise and fall in liquid.
Prov. 21:5Seek the Lords direction.

38. A bucket of water is safely swung in a circle.
Prov. 29:25Trusting in God

39. Groundwater is explored.
Eccles. 1:7God supplies our daily needs.

40. Construction paper is bleached to a white color.
Isa. 1:18Gods forgiveness is complete.

41. A blind spot is demonstrated.
Isa. 35:5New life in Christ

42. A balloon is suspended in the air with a hair dryer.
Isa. 40:31Using the Lords strength

43. The cooling effect of water is measured.
Ezek. 34:26The creative design of water

44. Boiled and fresh eggs are compared.
Amos 3:3Friendship with Christ

45. A stone and other objects are dissolved.
Hab. 3:6God outlasts the mountains.

46. A burning candle is sealed inside a glass.
Matt. 5:15The gospel must be shared.

47. A coin is dropped into a glass.
Matt. 24:4041Trusting in the Lord

48. Soda cans are compared by weight.
Matt. 25:32God knows our hearts.

49. Water is made to swirl from one bottle to another.
Mark 4:39Turning to God

50. Creative designs are constructed.
Mark 10:6A special part of creation

51. Two plungers cannot be separated.
Mark 10:27God is able to save us.

52. A boiled egg is pushed into an empty bottle.
Luke 11:24Filling the heart with God

53. Eggshells support the weight of many books.
Luke 12:6Gods tender care

54. Round and square shapes are compared.
Luke 19:4God designed trees with strength.

55. Two pendulums affect each other in a curious way.
John 13:35Giving help and encouragement

56. A single sheet of paper is cut to make a large doorway.
John 20:19Realizing Gods presence

57. A downhill race is held between objects.
1 Cor. 9:24Be faithful to God.

58. The colors within ink are observed.
1 Cor. 12:27The church family

59. A mirror gives strange reflections.
1 Cor. 13:12Understanding Gods plan

60. Rulers are dropped to measure short reaction times.
1 Cor. 15:5152Accepting the Lord

61. The force of expanding seeds breaks a jar.
2 Cor. 5:17Sharing the gospel

62. Cotton is added to water.
Eph. 3:20God blesses us beyond our imaginations.

63. A ball is swung in a circle and released.
Col. 1:17A dependable universe

64. The apparent and actual depths of water are compared.
Col. 3:20Obey your parents.

65. Pepper spreads out on water.
1 Tim. 6:11Run from sin.

66. Surface tension of water is observed.
Heb. 1:3God holds the universe together.

67. One balloon is popped inside another.
Heb. 4:12Knowing ourselves

68. A comparison is made between hard water and soft water.
Heb. 4:13Looking on the inside

69. A banana is sliced without being peeled.
Heb. 11:1Understanding faith

70. A person swivels on a chair.
Heb. 12:1Dropping things that hinder

71. A form of Silly Putty is made from cornstarch.
James 1:6, 8An unstable person

72. An object floats or sinks in water.
James 3:45The power of the tongue must be used wisely.

73. A large object is moved with a small push.
James 5:16Prayer brings results.

74. Stalactites are grown.
2 Pet. 3:8Creation was recent.