BASED ON Genesis 1:1-2:3
The evening came and the night passed and then the light returned. That was the first day.
On the second day, God made the earth and over it He carefully hung a vast blue sky. He stood back and admired His creation. “That’s good too!” said God and the second day was over.
The next morning God looked around and thought, “the earth needs to be a bit more organized.” So, He put all the water in one place and all the dry land in another. When He had finished that, God made plants to cover the land. Dandelions and daffodils appeared. All sorts of trees and grasses began to grow. “It’s looking great”, said God and that was the end of the third day.
On the fourth day, God looked around and thought, “the daylight still needs a bit more work and the night is just too dark.” So, He made the sun to light the sky during the day and the moon and stars to add a bit of sparkle to the night. He hung them in the sky and stepped back to look at his work. “This is coming along very well,” said God.
The next day, God turned his attention to the water he had collected in the oceans. “I want these waters teeming with life!” As soon as He said it, it was so. In no time, there were millions of small fish darting through the shallow water and huge fish swimming in the ocean. God made birds, too. He sent them soaring through the air. “Ahh, that IS good!” said God. The dusk fell over the water and the sky grew dark and that was the end of the fifth day.
On the sixth day, God added creatures to the land. He made lions and tigers and bears. He made rabbits and sheep and cows. He added everything from ants to zebras to the land. But He still felt something was missing. So God added Mankind to enjoy and take care of all that He had created. God looked around and was happy with all He had made.
After six days, the whole universe was completed. On the seventh day God had a nice long rest and enjoyed looking at all He had made.
Discussion Questions
- Who made the world? God
- What did God make on the first day? Light
- Did God make the water? Yes
- What did God do on the seventh day? Rest
- Did God make a human to take care of all that he had made? Yes
Prayer
Dear God,
Thank you for making the world and all that is in it. Please help us to remember to be thankful for all the you have made. Amen
Bible Verse for September
Genesis 1:1
Outdoor Family Fun
Take a walk with your child through a nearby park to experience first-hand some of the things God created. Collect items in a lunch bag so that you can inspect them under a magnifying glass when you return home. Point out the sky, clouds, dirt, plants, bugs, and animals, and remind your child that God created them all. Look for the different colors God made, and collect different kinds of leaves. Marvel at the differences. Remind your child that God created all these things for us to take care of and enjoy.
Soak an old washcloth in water, and place it in a shallow pie plate. (You might want to cut the washcloth in the shape of your child’s favorite animal first.) Soak a small handful of grass seeds in lukewarm water for an hour. Have your child sprinkle the grass seeds all over the washcloth, and then put the plate in a front of a sunny window. Each day, have your child give the washcloth a few squirts of water with a spray bottle. In three to five days, the grass should appear. Once a week you may want to help your child cut the grass pet’s growth.
Daily Challenge
This week your child learned that God made everything. He or she committed to one of the following challenges to thank God for his creation. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on the challenge!
- Ask your mom or dad to take you on a walk outside . Show each other the beautiful things you see that God made.
- Collect some leaves or flowers from your yard, and glue them to a piece of paper. Hang the paper in your room to remind you of God’s beautiful creation.
- Find a book about animals or plants in your house, or ask a parent to take you to the library. Thank God for making such a wonderful world.
