Your Big Questions

I’m Lily! You might know me from my Answers TV show Lily’s Lab, where we ask questions and find answers. Let’s look at some big questions from kids like you!

Georgina Asks

“What makes everything so colorful?”

Red, blue, yellow, and every color in between are caused by waves of colored light that come from the sun. When the waves of light hit an object, the object reflects some of the light and absorbs the rest of it. Some objects reflect more of a certain wave, making the object appear that color. For example, a banana reflects mostly yellow light, a pumpkin mostly orange light, and leaves mostly green light.

Your eyes also play a role in colors. Light receptors in your eyes send messages to your brain, which interprets the colors you see. Because we live in a fallen world, some people’s color receptors no longer work perfectly. These people may be color blind, meaning that they can’t see some or any color.

Evolutionists have wondered what purpose color serves in nature, since animals with bright colors and bold patterns are easier targets for predators. But God made color and beauty for our enjoyment—and for proclaiming his creative majesty.

Eliana Asks

“Why is Jesus called the second Adam?”

The first Adam, whom we read about in Genesis 1–3, was given life by God (Genesis 2:7). When God created him, Adam was perfect. But Adam disobeyed God, bringing sin, suffering, and death into the world (Genesis 3:17).

That isn’t the end of the story though! Romans 5:12–19 tells us that the first Adam pointed to the one to come. In God’s grace and mercy, he provided a second (or last) Adam—Jesus. To be the last Adam, Jesus had to do what the first Adam could not do: live a sinless life.

Jesus came to earth as a man and was obedient to God (Philippians 2:8). He sacrificed himself for our sins, and by raising from the dead, Jesus conquered sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:42–49).

If you have repented of your sins and trusted in Jesus’ death, you have turned from the disobedience of the first Adam and have received the forgiveness of sin that the last Adam offers.

Melea Asks

“The Bible says to fear God, but it also says to not be afraid. How can you fear God and not be afraid?”

Fear. After he ate the fruit God told him not to eat, Adam told God, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself” (Genesis 3:10).

Adam and Eve’s sin brought shame, suffering, danger, and death into the world. Now we sometimes feel afraid. But we can be brave because God is always with us. Psalm 23:4 says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

When you’re afraid, it might help to read comforting Bible verses, sing worship songs, pray, and talk to your parents or a friend about why you feel fearful.

Fear God. Fearing God is different from being scared. Instead, fearing God means having reverence, admiration, and awe for him as our Lord and Father.

Think about if one day you saw your favorite imaginary superhero in real life, walking down the street. You’d probably feel awestruck. You might not know what to say to him or her. Fearing God is kind of like that, except God is real, and he is always with you. God’s power, justice, and holiness should cause us to feel respect for him. His greatness should make us want to praise him.

Ask your big questions

Do you have a question about God’s Word or his world? Is there a topic you want to learn more about? Ask your parents to help you submit your question today. We’d love to hear from you!

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Hebron, KY 41048.