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Genesis 1 · Grade 4

In the Beginning, God

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Read and Think

The very first words of the Bible are, In the beginning, God. Before there was a sun, an ocean, or a single person, God was already there. Genesis 1 shows us that God is the Creator of everything, and that nothing exists without Him.

Over six days, God shaped and filled His world. First He made light. Then He made the sky, and then gathered the waters so dry land appeared, covered with plants and fruit trees. On the fourth day He placed the sun, moon and stars in the sky. On the fifth day He filled the seas and the air with creatures, and on the sixth day He made land animals.

Then God did something different. He made people in his own image. That means people are made to know God, to reflect His goodness, and to care for His world. Again and again the chapter says, God saw that it was good. At the end, God looked at everything and called it very good.

Show What You Know

  1. What are the first words of the Bible?

  2. List what God made on Days 1, 2 and 3.

  3. How was the creation of people different from the rest of creation?

  4. What phrase is repeated many times in Genesis 1?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. The very first words of the Bible are, In the beginning, .
  2. Before there was a , an ocean, or a single person, God was already there.
  3. First He made .
  4. Then He made the , and then gathered the waters so dry land appeared, covered with plants and fruit trees.
  5. On the fourth day He placed the sun, and stars in the sky.

Think About It

  1. Name one thing in creation that helps you see how great God is. Why?

  2. Since God made you in His image, how can you show His kindness to someone this week?

Memory Verse

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Genesis 1:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for making . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you rest and worship God each week with your family?
  • How can you show respect to every person you meet?

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