Have you ever looked up at a stunning night sky and wondered, “What is a star?” Discover what stars are made of, how big they are, what happens when a star explodes, and how God created stars to help humans and creatures on Earth.

Here’s our trail map:

• Why Do Stars Twinkle?
• What Is a Black Hole?
• What Are Star Constellations?
• How Can We Find Our Way Through God’s Word?

Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-stars-twinkle/

Related Lessons to listen to next:

• How Hot Is the Sun? Lesson 112: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8b48d2c-aa2c-46d9-a224-3c34a07fc1ff/
• Why Does the Moon Change Shape? Lesson 139: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c94554ef-f476-4802-b897-6bebe66eceeb/

Eryn's Books:

• Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder
• Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel
• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
• 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

• Big Book of Earth & Sky (with chart): https://www.masterbooks.com/big-book-of-earth-sky-panel
• God's Design for Heaven & Earth Set: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
• Astronomy books from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/apologetics/astronomy
• Books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
• Homeschool simply, inexpensively, and enjoyably with the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: homeschoolmadesimple.net
• “Nature Study Made Simple” with Eryn Lynum on the Homeschool Made Simple podcast: https://homeschoolmadesimple.net/nature-study-made-simple-episode-252/
• Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/member
• Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/club
• Free Star Coloring Sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-do-stars-twinkle/
• Ask your nature question: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“The sky was made at the Lord’s command.

By the breath from his mouth, he made all the stars.” Psalm 33:6 (NCV)

“He counts the stars

and names each one.” Psalm 147:4 (NCV)

“Lord, your word is everlasting;

it continues forever in heaven.” Psalm 119:89 (NCV)

“When you look up at the sky, you see the sun, moon, and stars, and everything in the sky. But don’t bow down and worship them, because the Lord your God has made these things for all people everywhere.” Deuteronomy 4:19 (NCV)

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 (NLT)

“Your word is like a lamp for my feet

and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 (NCV)

“The Lord says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go.

I will guide you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Star: ​​A huge, glowing ball of hot gas in space that gives off its own light and heat.
• Light-year: The distance light travels in one year.
• Black Hole: A place in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape—not even light. Black holes can be caused by exploding stars.
• Constellation: An official area of the night sky. Astronomers have divided the sky into 88 official constellations.
• Asterism: A familiar star shape or pattern that people notice in the sky, but it is not always an official constellation.

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