God Made the World — section 1

Day 1 — In the Beginning

Scripture: Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

Full Scripture (KJV):
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

Story:
Before there were houses, playgrounds, animals, clouds, or even the sun, God was there. God did not need tools. He did not need anyone to teach Him what to do. God spoke, and creation began.

Remember This:
Before anything else existed, God was already there.

God Made the World — section 2

Day 2 — God Made Light

Scripture: Genesis 1:3 (KJV)

Full Scripture (KJV):
“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

Story:
The earth was dark. Then God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. God separated the light from the darkness. He called the light Day, and the darkness Night.

Remember This:
God spoke, and light filled the darkness.

God Made the World — section 3

Day 3 — God Made the Sky, Land, and Seas

Scripture: Genesis 1:9–11 (KJV)

Story:
God made the sky above. Then He gathered the waters together so dry land appeared. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters Seas. Soon the land was covered with grass, plants, flowers, and trees. Imagine the very first flowers opening. Imagine the very first trees growing. Everything God made had a purpose.

Remember This:
God filled the earth with land, water, plants, and beauty.

God Made the World — section 4

Day 4 — God Made the Sun, Moon, and Stars

Scripture: Genesis 1:16 (KJV)

Story:
God made the great lights in the sky. The sun shines during the day. The moon and stars shine at night. They help us know days, seasons, and years. When you look at the night sky and see thousands of stars, remember: God made them. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 19:1 (KJV) “The heavens declare the glory of God.”

Remember This:
The sun, moon, and stars remind us how great God is.

God Made the World — section 5

Day 5 — God Filled the Water and Sky with Life

Scripture: Genesis 1:20–21 (KJV)

Story:
Next, God filled the oceans with living creatures. Tiny fish. Huge whales. Brightly colored sea creatures. Then He filled the sky with birds. Birds soared through the air, sang from trees, and flew over the waters. God blessed the creatures He had made.

Remember This:
God made creatures for the sea and birds for the sky.

God Made the World — section 6

Day 6 — God Made the Animals

Scripture: Genesis 1:25 (KJV)

Full Scripture (KJV):
“And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Story:
Then God made animals that live on the land. Lions. Elephants. Giraffes. Sheep. Dogs. Tiny insects. Big animals and small animals. Fast animals and slow animals. God made so many different kinds of creatures. And God saw that it was good.

Remember This:
Every animal shows something of God’s amazing creativity.

God Made the World — section 6

Day 6 (Continued) — God Made People

Scripture: Genesis 1:27 (KJV)

Full Scripture (KJV):
“So God created man in his own image.”

Story:
Then God did something very special. God made people in His image. People are different from animals. God made us to know Him, love Him, care for His world, and live according to His ways. Every person has value because people are made in God’s image.

Remember This:
You are made by God, and your life has value.

God Made the World — section 7

Day 7 — God Saw That It Was Very Good

Scripture: Genesis 1:31 (KJV)

Full Scripture (KJV):
“And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.”

Story:
When God looked at everything He had made, the Bible says it was very good. Then God rested from His work of creation. That does not mean God was tired. It shows that His work was complete. Creation was His good work.

Remember This:
God finished His creation, and it was very good.

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