In the Beginning

Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3

Genesis 1
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the water in the seas, and let the birds increase on the
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the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, earth.” 23And there was evening, and there was
darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the morning—the fifth day.
Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 24
And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures
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And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that
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God saw that the light was good, and he separated move along the ground, and wild animals, each
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the light from the darkness. God called the light according to its kind.” And it was so. God made the
“day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock
was evening, and there was morning—the first day. according to their kinds, and all the creatures that
6 move along the ground according to their kinds. And
And God said, “Let there be an expanse between the
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waters to separate water from water.” So God made God saw that it was good.
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the expanse and separated the water under the Then God said, “Let us make man in our
expanse from the water above it. And it was so. 8God image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the
called the expanse “sky.” And there was evening, fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the
and there was morning—the second day. livestock, over all the earth, and over all the
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And God said, “Let the water under the sky be creatures that move along the ground.”
gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” 27 So God created man in his own image,
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And it was so. God called the dry ground “land,” in the image of God he created him;
and the gathered waters he called “seas.” And God male and female he created them.
saw that it was good. 28
11 God blessed them and said to them, “Be
Then God said, “Let the land produce fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and
vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the
that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their birds of the air and over every living creature that
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various kinds.” And it was so. The land produced moves on the ground.”
vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their 29
kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing
13 plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that
to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. And
has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
there was evening, and there was morning—the third 30
day. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of
14 the air and all the creatures that move on the ground—
And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the everything that has the breath of life in it— I give
sky to separate the day from the night, and let them every green plant for food.” And it was so.
serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years, 31
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and let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to God saw all that he had made, and it was very
good. And there was evening, and there was morning
give light on the earth.” And it was so. 16God made
two great lights—the greater light to govern the day —the sixth day.
and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made Genesis 2
the stars. 17God set them in the expanse of the sky to 1
Thus the heavens and the earth were completed
give light on the earth, 18to govern the day and the in all their vast array.
night, and to separate light from darkness. And God 2
saw that it was good. 19And there was evening, and By the seventh day God had finished the work he had
there was morning—the fourth day. been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all
20 his work. 3And God blessed the seventh day and
And God said, “Let the water teem with living made it holy, because on it he rested from all the
creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the work of creating that he had done.
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expanse of the sky.” So God created the great
creatures of the sea and every living and moving
thing with which the water teems, according to their
kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind.
And God saw that it was good. 22God blessed them
and said, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill
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Genesis 1:1-31 - 2:3

Possible
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My
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Questions
5 1.) Name five things God created.

5 2.) On which day did God create man?

5 3.) What did God do on the seventh day?

5 4.) Do you think we should rest on Sunday?

Why or why not?

Possible
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Memory Verse
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the
10 earth."
Genesis 1:1
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My
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Home Connection Parent/Guardian
Signature
5 I have read, or been read, the passage
of scripture for this week.
5 I have answered the questions aloud to
an adult at home this week.
10 I have recited the memory verse out
loud to an adult at home this week.

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Club Connection
Leader’s Signature __________________________ Date ___/___/___
 In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3

Picture from The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes by Kenneth N. Taylor. Moody Press: Copyright © 1956.
In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3

God created the plants and animals

 In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3
Craft/Activity: Creation Spinners

Students will illustrate the six days of creation by making creation spinners.

Materials
1. White 67 lb. Cardstock
2. Creation Spinner Patterns (Part 1 and 2)
3. Scissors
4. Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils
5. Paper Brads

Directions

1. Copy the two creation spinner patterns (part 1 and 2) onto 67 lb. cardstock for each student.
2. Have the students illustrate the six days of creation using markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
3. Have the students cut out both of the creation spinner patterns.
4. Place pattern 2 on top of pattern 1.
5. Push a brad through the black dot in the center.
6. Spin the top part on the creation spinner to reveal each day’s creation.

For Discussion

While the students are illustrating their creation spinners, discuss some of the other things God has
created (that are not printed on the creation spinners). Help students realize the magnitude of all that God
has created.

Time Needed to Complete:

Approximately 15 minutes

Memory Verse

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the

earth.” Genesis 1:1
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Creation Spinners Part 1
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Creation Spinners Part 2
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Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3

Color Key:

1 = Blue
2 = Gray
3 = Green
4 = Yellow
5 = Orange
6 = Brown
In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3
 The Bible Times Herald
A Special Report on Genesis 1:1-31-2:3

IN THE QUESTIONS
BEGINNING 1. Name five things that God created.
In the 2. What did God say that man
beginning God was responsible for?
created the 3. What did God do on the seventh day?
heavens and the 4. Do you think we should also rest on
earth. the seventh day? Why or why not?
On the first
day, God created
day and night. MEMORY VERSE
On the second
“In the beginning God created the
day, God created
heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1
the sky. There was evening and morning
on the second day.
On the third day, God created land CROSS OFF THE
and the seas. God put plants on the land.
LETTERS
On the fourth day, God created the Cross out every other letter. Write the
sun, moon, and stars. remaining letters on the lines below to reveal
On the fifth day, God created sea the hidden message.
animals and he created birds to fly in the
air. GFOQDLCIROEPAWT
On the sixth day, God created land
animals. God also created man and
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woman in His own likeness. God told ILNFGPS
them to be fruitful and increase in
numbers. God gave man the G __ __
responsibility of ruling over all the
animals. __ __ __ __ __ __ __
On the seventh day, God rested. God
made the seventh day holy.
To find out more, read Genesis 1:1-
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31-2:3 in your Bible.

Take-home Activity Sheet

 Ideas For Home: Bible Story Mini Book

In the
Today your child learned that God
created the heavens and the earth.

Beginning
1. Have your child finish coloring
this book.

2. Help your child learn the

Memory Verse.

3. Practice the Bible Story Rhyme.

4. Read and discuss the bible

story with your child.

5. Go for a nature walk and have

Genesis 1:1-31 - 2:3
your child point out things
that God created.

Colored by: ____________________

Day 7: God rested. Day 1: God separated

light from darkness.

Day 2: God made the
water and the sky.
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 Memory Verse

"…God created the heavens and

the earth." Genesis 1:1

Bible Story Rhyme

God made earth,

(Hands together as if holding the earth)

God made heaven.

(Point to heaven)

Then he rested,
(Tilt head and rest head on hands) Day 3: God made dry
On day seven.
land and plants.
(Hold up seven fingers) Day 4: God made the
sun, moon, and stars.
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 Have You Ever Sinned?

The Bible teaches that we have all

sinned and do not measure up to
God’s glory. It also teaches that the
price for sin is death which separates
us from God. But even though we are
sinners, Christ died for us and paid
the price for our sin. We just need to
ask him to forgive us and receive his
free gift of salvation. Just pray this
prayer, with a sincere heart, and Jesus
will forgive you of your sins. You
will become a child of God and live
with Him in heaven.

“Dear Jesus,
Day 5: God made birds
Please forgive me for the bad and fish.
things that I have done. Please
come into my heart and be my Lord Day 6: God made
and savior. In your name I pray,
Amen.”
animals and man.
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In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3
Preschool Game
In The Beginning
Genesis 1:1-31 – 2:3
Preschool Bible Story Rhyme

God made earth,

(Hands together as if holding the earth)

God made heaven.

(Point to heaven)

Then he rested,
(Tilt head and rest head on hands)

On day seven.
(Hold up seven fingers)