Wednesday Night Class
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a prayer and an introduction to Dr. Brad Harib’s book *Convicted*, which seeks to use scientific methodology to affirm the existence of God. The teacher explained how the book presents evidence—such as the medical reasoning behind the eighth‑day circumcision command—that the Bible’s directives align with natural principles unknown to the ancient Israelites. The central focus then shifted to the opening verse of Genesis (1:1), emphasizing that accepting God as the Creator simplifies the rest of Scripture. The teacher compared this biblical claim with the Big Bang theory, expressing personal confidence in the scientific model while noting that the concept of “something from nothing” remains a challenge for scientists. The discussion highlighted the scientific method’s reliance on hypothesis, experiment, and repeatability, and how these tools often lead to conclusions that, if applied honestly, point to a divine Creator. The session concluded by encouraging believers to integrate faith and reason, trusting that both Scripture and scientific discovery reveal God’s truth. Overall, the class affirmed that science, when rightly understood, can bolster a theistic worldview and deepen confidence in the biblical account of creation.
Key Scriptures
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.