Is He though? Or is He just providing inspiration? The Bible is filled with stories that gave its readers and followers simplified concepts, i.e. the beginning of the earth. The Genesis story basically provides the concept of things coming into being, but it is not scientifically accurate. The Bible is a religious text and is not meant to be accepted as scientific truth.
We (and "we" with no hint of sarcasm) should be a little careful here. If it is accepted that the Bible sometimes speaks in generalities and simplifications and allegory, then it has in no way been scientifically established that the the Genesis story is untrue. Science has yet to mathematically reconcile relativity and quantum mechanics. And the universe is filled with "dark matter, which is science's way of saying "We don't know what the heck is out there". We're not nearly so knowledgeable as "those who know" would have us believe.
Is He though? Or is He just providing inspiration?
To non-believers, such an argument may sound plausible. To those who believe in Him, it is utterly nonsensical. What reason would He have to lie? None at all. He wants man to follow His Word, that is why He sent His only Son to try to lead us down the right path. Why would He make such a wonderful sacrifice if His purpose was to deceive?