Act I: Creation

Act I: Creation

Understanding the Faith, 5.6

"Our story begins with God"

• God had no beginning!

• "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Gen 1:1)

• Was the whole Trinity involved?

• "2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." (Gen 1:2)

• How about the Son (Jesus)?

• "16 For by him [Jesus] all things were created, lin heaven and on earth..."

• _{Based on "What is the creation story in the Bible?" (412teens.org)}

"The Creation story shows God has a plan"

• "Day 1: God created water (Gen 1:2) and time, beginning the 24-hour pattern of day/night (Gen 1:3)."

• "Day 2: God created the atmosphere (Genesis 1:8)."

• "Day 3: God creates dry land, plants, separates the seas (Gen 1:10)."

• "Day 4: God creates stars, planets, sun, and moon (Genesis 1:14)."

• "Day 5: God creates sea life (Genesis 1:21)."

• "Day 6: God creates animal life and humans (Genesis 1:24-26)."

• "Day 7: God stops His work because His creation design was complete and good (Genesis 2:1-3).

What do you notice about the order?

• "Day 1: God created water (Gen 1:2) and time, beginning the 24-hour pattern of day/night (Gen 1:3)."

• "Day 2: God created the atmosphere (Genesis 1:8)."

• "Day 3: God creates dry land, plants, separates the seas (Gen 1:10)."

• "Day 4: God creates stars, planets, sun, and moon (Genesis 1:14)."

• "Day 5: God creates sea life (Genesis 1:21)."

• "Day 6: God creates animal life and humans (Genesis 1:24-26)."

• "Day 7: God stops His work because His creation design was complete and good (Genesis 2:1-3).

God created...

• On Day 1: water and time

• On Day 2: the atmosphere

• On Day 3: dry land, plants. separates the seas

• On Day 4: stars. planets, sun, moon

• On Day 5: sea life

• On Day 6: animal life and humans

• On Day 7: God rests, because creation is good and complete

Multiple Choice

In Genesis 1:2, __________ is seen hovering over the waters

• Jesus

• The Father

• Angels

• The Spirit of God

Multiple Choice

When did God create humans?

• Day 3

• Day 6

• Day 1

• Day 7

So, what does it mean that humans are made "in the image of God?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbipxLDtY8c&ab_channel=BibleProject

Multiple Choice

According to the video, why are people NOT to make images of God?

• Because God already made images of Himself

• Because they have never seen God

• Because God is good

Multiple Choice

What is humanity's divine and sacred task?

• "Sleeping" - doing nothing

• "Ruling" - taking the world somewhere

• "Battling" - being in conflict

Multiple Choice

Who showed us what it's truly like to rule as a human?

• David

• Joshua

• Moses

• Jesus