Finding Divine Lessons in God's Great Library of Nature

It is a wonderful privilege to study how God uses the "great library" of His created works to reveal His character to usHLv 41.2. By connecting eternal truths with nature, Jesus made sure these lessons would come back to our minds every time we look at the world around usCT 140.1.

Here are five simple, modern discussion questions for each of your selected passages 🌿:

🌌 Psalm 19:1-6 – The Silent Language of the Sky

1. The sky "speaks" about God without saying a single word21MR 400.5. How does seeing the stars teach us about God’s power better than just hearing a talk21MR 400.5?
2. Why did God choose nature as a teacher that everyone in the world can understandRH May 30, 1871, Art. A, par. 8?
3. The sun rises and sets every day without fail2T 579.2. What does this tell us about how reliable God's love is2T 579.2?
4. We are often too busy to notice the beauty around usCOL 18.1. How can we learn to see the spiritual "glory" hidden in natureCOL 18.1?
5. What is one way you can "listen" to what the heavens are telling you about God this week Psalm 19:1-4?

❄️ Psalm 147 – The God of Nature and the Heart

1. God counts the stars but also heals broken hearts Psalm 147:3-4. How does His control over the huge universe help you trust Him with your own problemsCH 202.1?
2. Nature follows God’s rules perfectly13MR 337.1. What can we learn about the benefits of following His laws from how the wind and snow behave13MR 337.1?
3. God’s word "melts" ice and snow Psalm 147:18. How can His love soften a heart that feels cold or hardCH 202.1?
4. When we see how perfectly nature is designed, how does it help us with our doubts about God13MR 337.1?
5. If God feeds the birds and animals, what specific worry can you give to Him today Psalm 147:9?

🐜 Proverbs 6:6-11 – Lessons from the Humble Ant

1. The ant works hard without anyone telling it what to do Proverbs 6:7-8. What does this teach us about doing our daily chores with a good attitudeEd 114.3?
2. The ant saves food for the futureYI August 16, 1900, par. 2. How is this like our need to prepare today for our future life with GodCS 325.1?
3. How can working outside or in a garden help us grow spiritually when book learning feels difficultSpTEd 61.1?
4. God says we are like His "farm" or "building"MM 9.3. How is growing a plant like God growing a better character in usAH 144.2?
5. What is one small habit you can improve this week to be more diligent like the ant3T 499.2?

🌠 Genesis 15:1-6 – Faith as Vast as the Stars

1. God took Abraham outside to look at the stars2T 579.2. Why do you think looking at real things in nature helps us remember God’s promises better2T 579.2?
2. Abraham couldn’t count the stars, but he still trusted God Genesis 15:5-6. How does nature help us believe God for things that seem impossibleCH 202.1?
3. How does being outdoors help you feel closer to God than being inside a buildingDA 291.1?
4. Adam and Eve once talked with God in a gardenCOL 18.1. How does looking at nature today help us get back that same connection with HimCOL 18.1?
5. When you feel stressed, how can looking at the vastness of the universe help you find peaceDA 291.1?

🌊 Psalm 8 – The Majesty of God and Our Value

1. God put humans in charge of the animals Psalm 8:6-8. How does this show that our skills and time are gifts we should use for HimCS 22.2?
2. The same God who made the moon also made tiny flowersEd 114.3. What does this teach us about doing our "small" tasks with great careEd 114.3?
3. Looking at the huge universe makes us feel very small Psalm 8:3-4. Why is nature a good cure for human pridePK 366.1?
4. How do the stars and animals follow "natural laws" that help us understand how we should live13MR 337.1?
5. How can you use a simple object from nature to teach a friend about God's love this weekRH October 27, 1885, par. 7?

🌸 Matthew 6:25-34 – The Lilies and the Birds

1. Jesus used simple flowers to teach deep truthsVSS 40.2. Why are nature's lessons often easier to understand than a complicated bookVSS 40.2?
2. Birds don't worry about their next meal because God feeds them Matthew 6:26. How does this help us stop worrying about our own needsCT 261.1?
3. Jesus said wildflowers are more beautiful than a king's expensive robes Matthew 6:28-29. How can nature help us care less about "fake" or worldly thingsDA 291.1?
4. A growing plant is a sign of God's power at workPTUK March 3, 1898, page 134.2. What does a flower's growth teach us about how God changes our heartsPTUK March 3, 1898, page 134.2?
5. When you feel frustrated, how can spending a few minutes in a garden help you find rest1SAT 327.2?

May these questions bring your group closer to the Creator through the things He has madeMH 462.2. If you have more questions, feel free to ask ✨!