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Nathan Ching

A redeemed child of God, happy husband, homeschooling dad of nine, and lifelong lover of good books.

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034 | This Is My Father’s World (part 1)

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Hey Dads,

We believe that God created the natural world . . . but how often do we get out in it? And are we leading our children to learn about nature as a way of growing their faith in the Creator? Tune in today to learn why and how nature stories can be an important part of your family culture and education.

–Nathan

Why should we as Christian dads read nature stories to and with our families?

  1. Because the natural world (the creation) gives us real glimpses of God’s wisdom and power.
  2. Because the natural world illustrates spiritual truths.
  3. Because learning about nature reminds us of the fact that God created us, using great wisdom and lovingkindness.
  4. Because hearing a nature story can teach us humility.
  5. Because nature stories can show our children (and us) that God’s revealed word does not clash with reality but rather corresponds with reality.

Scriptures

  • Psalm 47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
  • Job 38, 39, 40, 41 (God’s speech to Job)
  • Job 42:1, 2, 5, 6 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee….I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.
  • John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
  • Psalm 100:3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
  • Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
  • Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.
  • Psalm 33:6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
  • Psalms 8, 19, 24, 33, 50, 65, 72, 89, 90, 95, 96, 104, 139, 146, 147, 148
  • Psalm 8:3-4 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?

Quotes

“All of Creation is a footpath back to God.”

—Tony Reinke, in Twelve Ways Your Phone Is Changing You

“Years ago I went into my laboratory and said, ‘Dear Mr. Creator, please tell me what the universe was made for?’ The Great Creator answered, ‘You want to know too much for that little mind of yours. Ask for something more your size, little man.’” —George Washington Carver

—George Washington Carver

Books

📖 Indescribable, by Louis Giglio

📖 My Listening Ears, by Joanne DeJonge

📖 Did Adam Have a Bellybutton? By Ken Ham

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Notes

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“This Is My Father’s World,” used with permission
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