GOD CREATED THE WORLD
OVERVIEW
In this Bible story, we learn that God created everything in the world out of nothing. He made light and dark on the first day. He made water and sky on the second day. On the third day, he separated the land from the sea and created plants and vegetation. On the fourth day, he created the sun, moon, stars, and planets. He created birds and fish on the fifth day. On the sixth day, he created animals and people. Finally, on the seventh day, God rested.
GENESIS 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
GENESIS 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
KEY IDEAS
GOD CREATED
He spoke into the darkness and created everything out of nothing, which is something only God can do.
CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE
God created people to reflect him in our relationships with him and others.
Discussion Questions
1. What is your favorite thing God made?
2. How does God show his love for us in the story of creation?
2. How does God show his love for us in the story of creation?