The Story of Creation (Genesis 1–2)

The story of Creation is found in Genesis 1 and 2 and describes how God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh. It is one of the most significant accounts in the Bible, explaining the origin of the universe, life, and humanity.

The Six Days of Creation

Day 1: Light and Darkness (Genesis 1:1-5)

• God created the heavens and the earth.
• The earth was formless and empty, covered in darkness.
• God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
• He separated the light from darkness, calling them day and night.

Day 2: Sky and Waters (Genesis 1:6-8)

• God created the sky to separate the waters above (clouds) from the waters below (oceans, rivers, lakes).
• He called the sky “the firmament” or “heavens.”

Day 3: Land, Seas, and Vegetation (Genesis 1:9-13)

• God gathered the waters into seas, revealing dry land.
• He created plants, trees, and vegetation, each bearing seeds to reproduce.

Day 4: Sun, Moon, and Stars (Genesis 1:14-19)

• God created the sun to rule the day and the moon to rule the night.
• He made the stars to light the sky and mark seasons, days, and years.

Day 5: Birds and Sea Creatures (Genesis 1:20-23)

• God created fish, whales, and sea creatures to fill the oceans.
• He made birds to fly in the sky.
• He blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply.”

Day 6: Land Animals and Humanity (Genesis 1:24-31)

• God created land animals—livestock, wild beasts, and creeping creatures.
• He made humans in His own image, giving them dominion over the earth.
• God created Adam (the first man) and Eve (the first woman) to rule over the animals and care for the earth.

Day 7: God Rested (Genesis 2:1-3)

• God saw that everything was good and completed His work.
• On the seventh day, He rested, blessing and sanctifying it as a day of rest (Sabbath).

The Creation of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2)

• God formed Adam from the dust and breathed life into him.
• He placed him in the Garden of Eden, where he named the animals.
• Seeing Adam was alone, God created Eve from Adam’s rib as a suitable companion.

Lessons from Creation

1. God is the Creator of everything.
2. Humanity is made in God’s image.
3. Creation is intentional and purposeful.
4. God gave humans responsibility over the earth.
5. The seventh day is a day of rest and worship.