The Beginning of Everything (Genesis 1-2)

let’s take a storytelling journey back to the very beginning with the creation story in Genesis 1-2.

In the Beginning: Genesis 1

In the beginning, there was nothing but darkness. Then God said, “Let there be light,” and light burst forth. God separated the light from the darkness, calling the light “day” and the darkness “night.” This was the first day.

On the second day, God created the sky, a vast expanse separating the waters above from the waters below.

The third day saw dry land appear, which God called “land,” and the gathered waters “seas.” Vegetation sprouted on the land—plants and trees of all kinds.

On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars to light the earth and mark the seasons.

Day five brought life to the waters and skies. God filled the seas with fish and the skies with birds. On the sixth day, God created animals to roam the land and then, in a special act, made humans in His image.

By the seventh day, God finished His work and rested, making this day holy.

Genesis 2: The Garden of Eden

God planted a garden in Eden, a paradise filled with beautiful trees, including the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

God formed Adam from the dust and breathed life into him, placing him in Eden to care for it.

Seeing Adam alone, God created Eve from one of Adam’s ribs. They lived together in the garden, walking with God in harmony with all creation.

This beautiful story reminds us of the intentionality and care in God’s creation and our role in this world.