CREATION - GENESIS 1

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 CREATION - GENESIS 1
The book of Genesis introduces us to a powerful and majestic God who is the author of creation. In this
study, we will focus on Genesis 1 and specifically what it reveals to us about God’s attributes. In our next
study, we will concentrate on Adam and Eve.
This lesson relates to pre-teens and teens and by the end of this lesson, they should have learned about
the following:

• The Attributes of God

• God is the Creator of all things
• God is eternal

BIBLE READING: Genesis 1

MEMORY VERSE: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth - Genesis 1:1.

BACKGROUND TO THE PASSAGE

The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and sets a foundation for us to understand
Scripture. In this opening chapter, we are introduced to the origin of the universe, the beginning of life,
and God’s relationship with humanity.
Genesis 1 is all about the story of creation. In this chapter, God creates the entire universe in six days.
On the first day, God creates light and separates light from darkness. On the second day, He creates a sky
and a firmament and separates the waters below the sky above. On the third day, God creates the dry land
and plants. On the fourth day, He creates the sun, moon, and stars. On the fifth day, He creates sea
creatures and birds. On the sixth day, God creates animals and humans. Finally, on the seventh day, God
rests.

KEY POINTS
1. GOD’S ETERNAL NATURE - GENESIS 1:1
Genesis 1 provides us with the foundational principle of God’s eternal nature. This chapter reveals that
God has no beginning or end. He is eternal.
The opening verse of Genesis says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth” (Genesis
1:1).
This verse serves as the basis for understanding that God is outside the realm of time. God’s eternity is
further established in Biblical passages such as Psalm 90:2, which states, “Before the mountains were
brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are
God.”.
The truth of God’s eternal nature is fundamental. He is the source of all life, power, and knowledge. God is
the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The Lord is

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the source of all creation and sustains all life. He is the first and the last, the eternal God who was and is
and is to come. His power and authority are infinite, and He will reign forever.

2. THE TRINITY - GENESIS 1:1 & 26

Genesis 1 introduces us to the Trinity. It reveals the three divine persons of the Godhead—the Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit—each distinct and yet unified. In this chapter, the Father is seen creating through the word
of the Son (see also John 1). The Spirit is seen hovering over the waters and bringing order to God’s
creation. Consequently, this passage highlights the idea that the three persons of the Godhead are co-
equal, co-eternal and all involved in the creative process.
Genesis 1:1-2 indicates that God is a single being with three distinct persons in that it says, “In the
beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was
over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Here we see that the
Spirit of God was distinct from God, yet still God.
This truth can be seen again in the phrase “Let us” in Genesis 1:26. The term is used to refer to the three
members of the Trinity, indicating that all three were involved in the creation of the world.
Genesis 1 is a powerful introduction to the Godhead’s power and unity. Each member of the Godhead
plays an essential role in creation and are all seen as equally working together in perfect unity and
harmony, creating a world of beauty and order.

3. IT IS GOOD - GENESIS 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25 & 31

The Bible tells us that after each day of creation, God surveyed all that had been made and declared that it
was “good.” This is an important reminder that God views creation as a thing of beauty, something to be
treasured and not taken for granted. It is an invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and take in all that He
has made.
God’s design for creation is awe-inspiring. The beauty and complexity of it can be seen in the smallest of
details, like the way a flower blooms to the grandeur of a mountain range.
God’s creation is truly breath-taking. His masterful artistic touch is evident in the infinite variety of shapes,
sizes, and colours that make up the world around us. From the vastness of the night sky to the delicate
intricacy of a snowflake, His work is a testament to His majestic creativity. From the rainbow of colours in a
flower to the complexity of the human eye, God has demonstrated an incredible attention to detail. He has
crafted an incredibly diverse and vibrant world full of wonder and beauty.
Today, we live in a fallen world affected by sin, disease, man’s pollutions, and mistakes, yet God’s creation
is still outstanding. Imagine at the beginning.
Everything God makes is good because ‘He is good’ (Psalm 103:8). God is the source of all that is good, and
He is constantly at work in the world to bring about His good and perfect will.

4. OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT & OMNIPRESENT - GENESIS 1

In Genesis, God is seen as omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.

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As omnipotent, God is shown as having absolute power and control over all existence. This means that God
has unlimited power and is capable of anything. Only an omnipotent God can create something out of
nothing.
As omniscient, God knows all things; past, present, and future. His omniscience is seen in the complexity of
the universe, from the galaxies billions of light years away to the smallest of creatures living in the depths
of the oceans. The intricacies of creation demonstrate God’s infinite wisdom. At creation, God created
plants to be used as medicines for sickness that didn’t exist for thousands of years. The complexity and
order of creation is a reminder of God’s perfect knowledge.
As omnipresent, God is shown outside of the laws of time and space. Put simply. This means that God is
everywhere and is present in all things (read Psalm 139:7-12).

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, Genesis 1 reveals to us an eternal God who is all-powerful, all-knowing, and ever-present.
His divine nature is expressed in His creation. He brings order and beauty to the world, and into our lives.
He is the Creator of all things, and He is perfectly good.

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 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU THE MOST IN GENESIS 1?

DO YOU THINK THE CREATION ACCOUNT IN GENESIS 1 CAN BE TRUSTED?

WHY OR WHY NOT?

GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF A TIME YOU HAVE BEEN WOWED BY GOD’S CREATION.

WHAT OTHER ATTRIBUTES OF GOD CAN BE SEEN IN THIS CHAPTER?

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STUDY NOTES MIND MAP

1 2
THE________
GOD’S ________ NATURE
GENESIS 1:1 & 26
GENESIS 1:1

CREATION
GENESIS 1

3
IT IS _________
4 GENESIS 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25 &
OMNIPOTENT, OMNISCIENT & 31
OMNI________
GENESIS 1

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 GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
CREATION DICE GAME
In this game, players must name an object which was created on each day.

For example: If they roll day 1, they may answer light for a point.

If they roll day 6, they may answer animals or people.

Players take it in turns to roll the dice. The first player or team to have x number of points win.

Double points can be given for non-repeat answers.

CREATION CHARADES
Played with teams or as individuals.

1. The acting player picks a card with an item on it from creation.

2. The player stands in front of the group and acts out the item on the card. A timekeeper will give the guessing
player(s) three minutes to guess the correct answer. The guessing player(s) can either guess the day of creation or
the thing the acting player is acting out.

3. The player with the correct guess keeps the card. The winner is the person (or team) with the most cards at the
end of the game.

CREATION SCAVENGER HUNT

Set a challenge for a player or team to find an item which represents each day of creation.

For example: For day 1, they may find a flashlight or a lightbulb

For Day 3, they may find a leaf or flower.

The first player or team to find an item for each of the 7 days wins.

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 THE DAYS OF CREATION
Give a summary of what happened on each day of creation

Day 1: ______________________________________________
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Day 2: ______________________________________________
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Day 3: ______________________________________________
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Day 4: ______________________________________________
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Day 5: ______________________________________________
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Day 6: ______________________________________________
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Day 7: ______________________________________________
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 WORDSEARCH
D S N W Y B M V S L G ANIMALS
BIRDS
T T T K C W B D S I T
DARKNESS
R N S E N N R D L G R FISH
R Y M M N I V W A H E LIGHT
MOON
S F O S B A A G M T E
PEOPLE
T O I C U T L P I M S
PLANETS
N D G S E N T P N R Q PLANTS

A V V R H G M F A N K SKY
STARS
L R D A R K N E S S M
SUN
P B N L E L P O E P L TREES

Q K L S T A R S D W P WATER

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 ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
Genesis 1 introduces many attributes of God. Look up these verses from the Bible to see what they teach us about
God.

BIBLE VERSE ATTRIBUTE OF GOD

1 John 4:8

Psalm 145:17

Malachi 3:6

Leviticus 19:2

Psalm 145: 13

2 Corinthians 1:18

Psalm 86:5

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WHAT DAY WAS IT MADE?
Write the day it was created next to each of the things below

DAY OF DAY OF
CREATION CREATION

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WRITE OUT THE MEMORY VERSE

GENESIS 1:1

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