B’Tzelem Elohim (In God’s Image)
What does b’tzelem Elohim mean?
In God’s image.
What are two things God created on the first day?
Light and separated it from darkness.
What were the first words God spoke in Genesis 1?
“Let there be light.”
How many days did God spend creating the world?
Six days.
Name one word to describe God
everything
True or False: Only Jewish men were created in God’s image.
False
True or False: Fish were created before land animals.
True.
True or False: Light and darkness were separated on the second day.
False (it was on the first day).
What did God do on the seventh day?
God rested.
How did creativity help in the creation story?
God had to be creative to come up with all seven days.
Name one way we can honor the b’tzelem Elohim in others.
Show kindness, respect, help them, etc.
On which day were birds and sea creatures created?
The fifth day.
Why do you think God created light first?
Answers may vary, e.g., to create order, to give energy, or to allow other creations to thrive.
What is the seventh day of rest called?
The Sabbath. Shabbat. Shabbos
How did laziness help God in the creation story
It gave us Shabbat
How does being made in God’s image affect how we see ourselves?
It helps us see that we are valuable and have purpose.
What does the creation of plants and trees on the third day show about God’s plan for life?
God prepared the earth for all life, creating food and ecosystems.
What is the light God created on the first day often thought to symbolize?
Goodness, wisdom, or divine presence.
Why is the Sabbath considered holy?
Because God blessed it and rested on it.
In what ways can b’tzelem Elohim change how we treat people who are different from us?
We treat them with respect and kindness, recognizing that everyone has value.
In Genesis 1, what is the significance of God calling creation “good”?
It shows that God’s creations have value, purpose, and reflect His goodness.
How might light in Genesis 1 be different from the sun, created later on the fourth day?
It may symbolize a spiritual or universal light separate from physical light sources.
What does resting on the Sabbath teach us about the importance of rest?
It shows the value of taking time to pause, reflect, and appreciate life.