Creation Days
What did God create on Day 1?
Light, day, and night
Genesis 1:3–5
Who created the heavens and the earth?
God
Genesis 1:1
What is the very first book of the Bible?
Genesis
Finish this: “In the beginning, God created the ______ and the ______.”
Heavens and the earth
(Genesis 1:1)
Why do you think God created in stages instead of all at once?
To show order, intention, and His sovereignty invites reflection on His timing in our lives.
What did God separate on Day 2?
Waters above and waters below
Genesis 1:6–8
In the beginning, what two things described the earth’s condition?
Formless and empty
Genesis 1:2
What does the word “Genesis” mean?
Beginning or origin
What covered the surface of the deep?
Darkness
Genesis 1:2
If God made everything just by speaking, what does that tell us about how powerful His words are?
His words can make things happen instantly. They’re stronger than anyone else’s words.
On Day 3, what two things appeared after God gathered the waters?
Dry land and seas
Genesis 1:9–10
What was the Spirit of God doing in Genesis 1:2?
The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
Genesis 1:2
Who is traditionally believed to have written Genesis?
Moses
(see John 5:46–47; Luke 24:27)
What had moved upon the face of the waters?
The Spirit of God
(Genesis 1:2)
Why might God have chosen Moses to write about creation even though he lived thousands of years later?
Because of divine revelation and his role as God’s prophet and leader.
What did God say after each day of creation?
"It was good."
Genesis 1:4, 10, 12
How did God bring light into the world?
He spoke – “Let there be light”
Genesis 1:3
Is Genesis found in the Old or New Testament?
Old Testament
What does Genesis 1:2 teach us about God’s Spirit?
That the Spirit of God has always been present and active, even in the beginning
Genesis 1:2
The Bible says God called creation “good.” What do you think God meant by “good”?
That it was perfect, beautiful, and just the way He wanted it.
Why did God create light before the sun, moon, and stars?
To show His power—light comes from Him, not just the sun
Genesis 1:3–5; John 1:3–5
What do the first verses of Genesis teach us about God’s power?
He (God) can create everything out of nothing.
Genesis 1:1–3; Hebrews 11:3
What other four books of the Bible did Moses write?
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
The first five books in the Bible (Which include Genesis) are called the Pentateuch
Why is it important for us to know that God created everything?
Because it shows His power, His love, and that life has purpose.
Genesis 1:1–13
“In the beginning, God…” (Genesis 1:1). Why does starting the Bible this way matter for faith, worldview, and how we live today?
Because God is the most important. He was there before everything else, and everything depends on Him.