The document outlines the creation story from Genesis, starting with God creating light on the first day and establishing a clear distinction between day and night. It emphasizes themes of God's love, hope in Jesus, and encourages children to let their light shine through good works and kindness. The content also includes interactive elements like quizzes and a prayer, aimed at helping children engage with the creation narrative.

1. THE 7 DAYS OF CREATION FOR CHILDREN In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 DAY 1 www.7daysofcreation.net

2. DAY 1: God, our loving Creator, said, “Let there be light.” GOD IS LOVE

3. DAY 1: VOCABULARY WORDS EARTH Creator of the Heaven and the Earth me rciful and gracious longsuffering abundant in goodness & truth forgiving just Exodus 34:6,7 GOD God is… our planet

4. Look at each picture. Is the picture related to DAY or NIGHT ?

5. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Genesis 1:1 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Psalm 33:6

6. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. Genesis 1:2

7. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis 1:2

8. And God said, “Let there be light:”

9. ... and there was light. Genesis 1:3

10. God called the light Day, Genesis 1:5

11. … and the darkness he called Night. Genesis 1:5

12. And the evening and the morning were the first day. Genesis 1:5 On the first day of creation, God said, “Let there be light.”

13. QUIZ TIME

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15. God said, “Let there be l  gh  .”

16. God said, “Let there be light .”

17. God called the light  .

18. God called the light d  y .

19. God called the light day .

20. God called the darkness  .

21. God called the darkness n  gh  .

22. God called the darkness night .

23. And God saw every thing that he had made, and behold, it was very GOOD . Genesis 1:31

24. Because of sin, things are not as GOOD as when God first created the heaven and the earth.

25. Because of JESUS THERE’S HOPE!

26. PRESENT Earth Death Sorrow Crying Pain FUTURE Earth NO Death NO Sorrow NO Crying NO Pain And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4 NO NO

27. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things NEW. Revelation 21:5 THERE’S HOPE! Jesus promises to make all things new. If we believe in Jesus, we have the hope of being in a beautiful, perfect world again.

28. TIME TO SING

29. WHO? Who created the heaven and the earth? The heaven and the earth, the heaven and the earth Who created the heaven and the earth? OUR FATHER GOD Who said let there be light? Let there be light, let there be light Who said let there be light? OUR FATHER GOD Who called the light day? The light day, the light day Who called the light day? OUR FATHER GOD Who called the darkness night? The darkness night, the darkness night Who called the darkness night? OUR FATHER GOD

30. TIME TO REMEMBER

31. When is the best time to remember God, our Creator?

32. IS THE BEST TIME TO REMEMBER OUR CREATOR! Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. Ecclesiastes 12:1 NOW

33. Remember your Creator by letting your light shine. Let your light shine forth by watching for opportunities to help your parents, brothers, sisters, and playmates, and to show kindness to senior citizens, the sick, and the unfortunate. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

34. When we let our lights shine, we are following the example of JESUS. How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38

35. I choose to remember my Creator. I choose to be like JESUS and let my light shine. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

36. TIME TO PRAY

37. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for creating the heaven and the earth. Please help me to follow the example of Jesus and let my light shine forth to others in good works everyday. Thank you. Amen.

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