The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction. (Rachel Carson)
Thinking about the musings from Day 101: At Least 100 More…Matthew To Acts.…
I would submit to you that as you continue to read books in the Holy Bible, the relevance of the scientific field of astronomy still continues to be found. I would further submit to you that this evidence continues through the Book of Revelation, the last book of the Holy Bible.
It is now time to move on to the last book in the New Testament…
Revelation.
In Day 92: How Sharp Was…And Is…Ockham’s Razor?, 1 bible verse was covered.
In Day 93: It Is As Easy As…The Flip Of A Switch., 1 more bible verse was covered.
In Day 94: It Is As Easy As…31 Switches?, 5 more bible verses were covered.
In Day 95: It Is As Easy As…Getting To The Halfway Point., 10 more bible verses were covered.
In Day 96: It Is As Easy As…Conclusion., 14 more bible verses were covered….
And that just was in the first book of the Holy Bible, the book of Genesis.
In Day 97: At Least 100 More…Genesis To Job., 25 more bible verses were covered.
In Day 99: At Least 100 More…Psalms To Isaiah., 31 more bible verses were covered.
In Day 100: At Least 100 More…Isaiah To Zechariah., 24 more bible verses were covered.
In Day 101: At Least 100 More…Matthew To Acts., 26 more bible verses were covered.
All told to date:
137 bible verses that are some way…some how…related to the scientific field of astronomy.
Now, let’s conclude our reading with the Book of Revelation.
1. Revelation 6:12-14
12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; 13 And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. 14 And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. (Revelation 6:12-14 KJV)
2. Revelation 8:10-12
10 And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; 11 And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter. 12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise. (Revelation 8:10-12 KJV)
3. Revelation 9:1-2
And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. (Revelation 9:1-2 KJV)
4. Revelation 10:1
And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: (Revelation 10:1 KJV)
5. Revelation 12:1
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: (Revelation 12:1 KJV)
6. Revelation 12:3
3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. (Revelation 12:3 KJV)
7. Revelation 12:4
4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. (Revelation 12:4 KJV)
8. Revelation 13:13
13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, (Revelation 13:13 KJV)
9. Revelation 16:8
8 And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. (Revelation 16:8 KJV)
10. Revelation 19:11-14
11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. (Revelation 19:11-14 KJV)
11. Revelation 21:1-5
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. (Revelation 21:1-5 KJV)
12. Revelation 21:21-25
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. 22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. (Revelation 21:21-25 KJV)
In the Book of Revelation, there are 28 references that are some way…some how…related to the scientific field of astronomy.
If my math is correct, that means that in the Holy Bible, there are a total of 164 bible verses that are to the scientific field of astronomy.
Not bad for a book that is known for its religious texts, instructions, poetry, prophecies and stories.
Perhaps it would be just an anomaly if only one scientific field was referenced over 100 times in the Holy Bible.
Are there any other fields of science that are referenced over 100 times in the Holy Bible?
Yes.
What field of science and how many times?
The first field of science will be covered next time.
Do not feel discouraged if you do not see a connection with the 164 sets of verses from the Holy Bible that relate to the scientific field of astronomy. Do not feel discouraged if you are still unsure that the verses from the Book of Revelation contain any scientific relevance at all. Instead, understand that after you have read these verses, you have learned quite a bit about the scientific field of astronomy…perhaps without even realizing it.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass. 22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. 23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. 25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. (Revelation 21:21-25 KJV)
Was today’s blog a little confusing at times? Was the content perhaps a little overwhelming? Did you feel lost not understanding some or most of the subject matter?
Those feelings are totally understandable and it is ok to have one or more of those feelings. Remember that you are reading Day 102: At Least 100 More…Revelation.
If you haven’t been in class since the first day of school…or when the project began…or when the contract was first signed, etc., these feelings make perfect and logistical sense.
Please feel free to go back to where all of this began: