Ken Ham - The Answers Book for Kids. Volume 5: 20 Questions from Kids on Space and Astronomy

Second Printing: June 2014

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Special thanks to the kids who contributed from around the world, as well as the kids from Cornerstone Classical Christian Academy for their submissions!

When you see this icon, there will be related Scripture references noted for parents to use in answering their childrens, and even their own, questions.

Dear Kids,

We hope this book will help answer some of your questions about space and astronomy. We pray that you understand that the Bible is true and that it explains the universe that we live in.

We see many sad things happening in our world. And we all do bad things, too. This is because of sin. Because Adam, our mutual grandfather (about 6,000 years ago), sinned against God and ruined the perfect world God originally created, we suffer and die due to sin, too.

But God provided a means to save us from sin and death. He sent His Son Jesus into the world to become a man and die on our behalf. Christ died on the Cross, but He also rose again (came back to life). If we repent (feel sorry and turn from our sin) and believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and in His Resurrection, we too will be saved and get to spend all eternity with God in heaven with all of His goodness. Please read these Scriptures in the order given:

Genesis 1:1, 1:31, 3:1719; Romans 5:12, 3:23, 6:23, 10:9, 5:1

God bless you.

Ken and Bodie

Question:

What day were the planets created?

Kyle
Age 6

Answer:

God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth (Genesis 1:17).

According to Gods Word, bodies out in space, like the sun, moon, and stars, were created on day 4 of the creation week. This is found in Genesis 1:1419.

God called the sun, the greater light and it dominates the day. God called the moon, the lesser light and it dominates the night. Genesis 1:16 says, He [God] made the stars also. The word that we translate stars also includes planets, comets, asteroids, and so on.

Many people incorrectly guess that the solar system and the planets formed from a spinning and collapsing nebula (a cloud of gas and dust) with the sun at the center and the planets, asteroids, and so on at various distances. This has never been observed or repeated; it is just a story to try to explain the universe without God.

God, who knows all things and who was there at the beginning, revealed in His Word that He was responsible for creating the sun, moon, and stars (including the planets). Be careful about the stories that man tells, especially when they disagree with Gods Word. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man (Psalm 118:8).

Romans 11:36

Question:

What is the purpose of stars?

Paige
Age 9

Answer:

The stars actually have several purposes besides the obvious signs and seasons (Genesis 1:14). Here are a few others:

To give light: There are a number of purposes for the stars. One purpose was to give light on the earth (Genesis 1:17). They dont give much light to the earth, like the sun or even the moon does (by reflecting the suns light to earth), but they do give enough. On a dark and clear night, when the moon is not out (called a new moon), ask your parents to go outside with you so you can see how much light the stars give on the earth.

For comparison: Another purpose for the stars is comparison. If you look up at the night sky, there are many stars. If you used a telescope, youd almost see more stars than you could imagine! In Genesis 15:5, God told Abraham to look to the sky and number the stars, if he was able to. Then God said to Abraham that his offspring would be just as numerous as the stars! Wow!

To declare the glory of God: According to the Psalms, the heavens and Gods handiwork in them declare the glory of God. At the Creation Museum, we have several planetarium shows, and one takes a look at the size of the universe. It is immense with stars and galaxies (massive clusters of stars). When our guests leave that show after viewing the heavens the stars, nebulae, and everything else they usually give the glory to God!

Genesis 1:17; Psalm 136:9; Genesis 15:5;
Deuteronomy 10:22; Psalm 19:1

Question:

Where are the waters that areabove the expanse? Is there waterat the edge of the universe?

Sean
Age 11

Answer:

Thus God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were underthe firmament from the waters which were above the firmament; and itwas so (Genesis 1:7).

God created water on day 1 of the creation week. On the secondday of creation, God separated the waters by placing an expanse orfirmament between these waters. God basically took the water andmade some go up and some go down, so that the waters were aboveand below. Then the waters below were gathered into one place andGod called them seas on day 3. God called this expanse between thewaters heaven, though sometimes this is translated as sky.

It is basically what is above the earth. This would include ouratmosphere (inner space) and outer space. Its what you see whenyou stand outside and look up. There is no doubt that the first clouds(which are droplets of water, not vapor) were made during this expanse.The expanse extends far into space, though we dont know how far itreally was. God made the sun, moon, and stars in the expanse on day 4(Genesis 1:17). The universe would have to be really big in order to holdall the stars that are out there.

Genesis 1:68, 1:17

Question:

Where does a week come from?

Caleb
Age 6

Answer:

For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and allthat is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed theSabbath day and hallowed it (Exodus 20:11).

This question is very important! Lets look at some other timereferences (days, months, and years) first. A day is one rotation ofthe earth on its axis. A month ultimately comes from one revolutionof the moon around the earth. A year comes from one revolution ofthe earth around the sun. A week (7 days) has nothing to do with anyastronomical time reference. So where does a week come from? Aweek comes from the Bible, because God created in 6 days and Herested on the seventh day.