Besides light and warmth, what is so special about the sun? Discover how God Set the Stage for life when he placed the sun at the center of our solar system, and how this solar design reflects his faithfulness to us.

Here’s our trail map:

1. What Is the Sun and How Does it Rise?
2. How Hot is the Sun?
3. How Does the Sun Hold Our Solar System Together?
4. How Does the Sun Help Us Spend Our Time Well?

Eryn's Books:

1. 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
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

1. God's Design for Heaven & Earth: https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-heaven-earth-set-mb-edition
2. Explore Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/
3. Try CTCMath for free and with a 12-month money back guarantee: https://ctcmath.com/
4. Parents and caregivers: hear remarkable stories of God’s work in real people through the Compelled Podcast: https://compelledpodcast.com/
5. Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videos
6. Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
7. Free Sun Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-hot-is-the-sun/
8. Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“And God said, ‘Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.’ And it was so. God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day.” Genesis 1:14-19 (NIV)

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16-17 (NIV)

“Teach us to number our days,

that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

“You saw my body as it was formed.

All the days planned for me

were written in your book

before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)

“So be very careful how you live. Do not live like those who are not wise, but live wisely. Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NCV)

“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders;

where morning dawns, where evening fades,

you call forth songs of joy.” Psalm 65:8 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

1. Sun: The closest star to earth and the center of our solar system, made mostly of gasses including hydrogen and helium.
2. Sun’s Corona: The outermost layer of the sun’s atmosphere extending for millions of miles into space.
3. Mass: Mass is the amount of matter (or stuff) in an object.
4. Gravity: An invisible pull between things that have mass.
5. Orbit: The path one space object follows around another because of gravity.
6. Habitable Zone: The ring around the Sun where a planet can be not too hot and not too cold, so liquid water can exist on its surface. This area is designed for life.

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