Have you ever wondered how a rock is made? Have rocks just always been here? Is a rock…born? Let's dive into the study of geology and discover the creative and fascinating ways God made rocks—including mini crystal caves called geodes!
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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:
“I praise you because you made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What you have done is wonderful. I know this very well.” Psalm 139:14
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life.” John 4:13-14
“A thief comes to steal and kill and destroy, but I came to give life—life in all its fullness.” John 10:10
“God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
Terms Learned in This Episode:
Igneous Rocks: Rocks formed from cooled lava (originally magma).
Sedimentary Rocks: Rocks formed from sediments (tiny pieces) of eroded rocks and sometimes once-living organic materials.
Erosion: A process in which something is broken down over time by wind, water, or other natural forces.
Metamorphic Rocks: Rocks changed from one form to another by extreme heat or pressure.
Minerals: SubstancesGod made in nature that are not alive and don’t come from plants or animals. They are the ingredients of rocks. We need many minerals to live, and we get a lot of minerals from the foods we eat.
Satisfied: We are pleased and content. We have what we need and do not want or need more. To be satisfied is to have enough.
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