Genesis
Foundation Book of the Bible
Day #2 and #3
Stratégie d'enseignement
The focus of this lesson continues with the creation of our universe by God. Of special note in this lesson are God’s activities on day 2 and 3.
Résultats de l'apprentissage des étudiants
- Know: Understand the reality of creation as recorded in Genesis 1.
- Feel: Defend the reality of creation as recorded in Genesis 1.
- Do: Use the information gained from Genesis to strengthen our faith.
Corps de la leçon
Questions à discuter
Vous trouverez ci-dessous des suggestions de questions à utiliser pendant la partie de la leçon consacrée à la discussion guidée. Vous trouverez également des suggestions de réponses aux questions pour aider les élèves à saisir les différents concepts. Ces réponses sont fournies pour faciliter la discussion et ne sont pas considérées comme des réponses "justes ou fausses".
God created the heavens and earth without form, energy or light. At that point we see the creation of space, time and matter. God's Spirit energized the creation followed by God creating light separating the creation from darkness. This represented the first day of creation.
During this day God creates the sky. It is described as an expanse or firmament. It is the atmosphere above us. God creates a unique atmosphere that will enable life on earth. It is separated by two bands of water, one above and one below the atmosphere. (verse 7).
God created our world and universe as the perfect place for man and the rest of His creation to live. It would have everything needed to sustain life. In today's world the perfection of the original creation has been and continues to be degraded.
God brings about land to separate the waters on earth. The water is referred to as seas and the ground as earth. The earth was now ready for the next events of creation, plants, animals and man. It is not stated in the creation account, but the land would be perfect for life to exist containing all the necessary minerals and nutrients. It would not be barren desert since the water from the atmosphere would provide the perfect amount of moisture.
God knows and provides what is best for us. His original creation was exactly what was needed for all forms of life, especially man to live with Him. He promises to recreate a world for us so that we will be able to live with Him again (Revelation 21:1-4). However, unless we are in Christ (Romans 6:3-11) we will not experience this blessed reunion.