THINGS TO DO: 1. GOD Question Activity 2. Word of God: Creation Story (video clip) 3. Group Work: What if no Creation? 4. Discussion: What can we learn about the Creation? Imagine receiving an email from a reputable international talk show host inviting you for a brief live interview over Skype. You will have to answer the questions: If you had the capacity to read into Gods mind, what question do you think was God concerned about before the creation of the universe? How would you answer this? THE GOD QUESTION SHARE YOUR GOD QUESTION. THE GOD QUESTION In your EED years, you learned about how the Bible tells the story of Creation. Now, you will also reect on why God created us. WE CONNECT WORD of GOD Creation Story: Genesis 1 THE CREATION STORY The Bible Series, Episode 1, History Channel, 2013
Form groups of three members. Choose one creation day and ask yourselves, What would happen if God did not create _________? THREE of KNOWLEDGE
Qs: What would happen if God did not create _________? Is God present in His creations? Why or why not? THREE of KNOWLEDGE 1 st Day: Light 2 nd Day: Sky 3 rd Day: Earth and Sea, Plants 4 th Day: Star, Sun, Moon 5 th Day: Fish and birds 6 th Day: Land animals
SHARE YOUR ANSWERS LETS DISCUSS Question 1: How should we understand the Creation Story? Is it scientic? Is it historical? What religious truths can we learn from the Creation Story? Truths from the Creation Story - God created us. - God is the source of everything that exists. - We all need Gods grace to live our lives fully. - All of Gods creation is good. Question 2: Why did God create the world? God created all things not to increase His glory but to share His goodness and love to His Creation. Question 3: Do we have responsibility to Gods creation? God made us stewards of His creation. To be a steward of creation means we look after or take good care of everything that God created. In Genesis 1:28, God said Be fertile and multiply; ll the earth and subdue it. The word subdue here does not mean to overcome or to take control of the earth.
How can I thank God for creating the world? WE RESPOND
Why did God create the world? How is He present in His creations? Reection Questions
Session 2: Creation Story - First Quarter Grade 6 CLE l 2014-2015 Lesson 1: We Find Gods Love in All Things