God Creates the World

The story

In the beginning God made the heavens and the earth. Over six days he made light, sky, land, plants, sun, moon, stars, fish, birds, animals and people. On the seventh day he rested.

• God made everything, and he made it good.
• Every person is made in God's image and is valuable.
• God gives us his world to enjoy and take care of.

Quiz time

1. Who made the world?

   A) God B) The animals C) Nobody

2. What did God make first?

   A) Light B) Animals C) People

3. What did God do on the seventh day?

   A) He rested B) He made the moon C) He made fish

4. On which day did God make the sun, moon and stars?

   A) Day 4 B) Day 1 C) Day 6

5. What did God say about everything he made?

   A) It was very good B) It was too big C) It was not finished

Talk together

• Which day of creation would you most like to have seen, and why?
• What does it mean that every person is made in God's image? How should that change the way we treat others?

Try this week: Go on a 'thank-you walk' this week. Point out three things God made and say thank you for each one.