You didn't include the paragraphs in your question.
Based on the word "thunder" it could mean "fear". Thunder is a situation which brings fear to people. The sound of <em>thunder</em> signifies fear or calamity.
Therefore,
The phrase which could help the reader understand the meaning of the word "<em>thunder</em>" in the same paragraph is "make a people <em>fear</em> god".
To make a group of people fear God because He knows the unknown and capable of doing so many things without anyone questioning Him.
The purpose of education is to prepare students for the modern global society. Schools should place a premium on useful subjects such as computer technology and eliminate arts and music.
I agree that information technology is critical in the twenty-first century since it will be a prerequisite for nearly every employment opportunity worldwide.
