Day Four Day four is somewhat unique among the other days of creation. For the first time

Day Four                                                               
                                                                       
    Day four is somewhat unique among the other days of creation. For  
the first time the Earth is not the direct object of the action of God.
Instead, the divine attention is directed to the creation and          
ordination of the heavenly bodies which surround the Earth. By His     
omnipotence God speaks the planets and stars into being. From man's    
standpoint they are lights in space. They do not appear to the unaided 
eye as anything else; so there is no need (in this context) for Moses  
to discuss them in any other way. Earth's exalted status is portrayed  
in the fact that the stars and planets were brought into existence for 
the benefit of the Earth. This is far different from the view that says
Earth is little more than a cosmic accident!                           
    These luminaries are to accomplish three specific purposes: (1)    
they are to regulate between day and night; (2) they are to be         
indicators of signs and seasons. [This seems to imply that a study of  
the regularities of these bodies would enable man to calibrate his     
activities against a cosmic standard. The superstitions of astrology   
are not under consideration here, only the beneficial results of       
astronomy.] (3) the light-bearers are to give light upon the Earth.    
Although they are not called by name, the Sun and Moon are discussed in
particular. The Sun, which is greater in its intensity of light, is    
responsible for illuminating the realm of day. The Moon, which only    
reflects light (thus the "lesser" light), is given the function of      
providing the majority of nighttime illumination.                       
    Again, theistic evolutionists are embarrassed with the fact that    
evolution teaches a different order of events. Asimov notes that        
Genesis:                                                                
    ...makes it clear that Earth is older than any of the               
    heavenly bodies.... The scientific view is quite different.         
    The formation of the solar system out of the original cloud         
    was of such a nature that all its bodies were formed at             
    essentially the same time. The sun, moon, and all the               
    planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets are essentially          
    the same age; each one is about 4.6 billion years old (p 47).       
                                                                        
Where is the harmony between evolution and Genesis?                     
    One cannot help but be impressed with the offhand manner with which 
the creation of the stars is mentioned. It is almost as if Moses is     
saying with nonchalance, "Oh, by the way, the stars are also the        
handiwork of God." This strikes a contemptuous blow against those in    
ancient times who elevated the stars to the position of deity! Evening  
and morning came, and day four was finished.