Bible Lesson on Creation for Kids (Genesis 1)
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: God Made Me & I am good.
Big Truth: God is the Creator of all things—and it is good!
Key Verse: “And God looked upon all He created and said ”’it is Good’” – Genesis 1:31
Bible Story: Creation – Genesis 1
Pillar Focus: Voice (Hearing and declaring God’s truth over creation)
1) Introduction:
Kids often wonder where everything came from—trees, animals, even themselves! Today, they will learn that God made it all, and He called it “good.” Oftentimes, kids and even families feel like they are not good because they think their actions define them - but it is Jesus who defines them! This is one of the most crucial Identity Passages that we read, right at the beginning of Creation. This was intentional from God, that everything He created - especially mankind, is GOOD!
2) Game: Creation Charades
Divide kids into groups and then write down “creation things” on cards: sun, moon, stars, fish, birds, people, land, water, etc. Next, give the teams 5 minutes to get a GROUP NAME AND SONG, and let them sing it to the whole group together. Dance moves would be great here!
Next, give each group a specific Day of Creation to act out! No Voices, only sounds and acting out! The rest of the groups then need to guess which Day of Creation it is!
*If you have enough groups, do this in an elimination round! And the last group that stands wins a prize!
Teacher, tie it back to how God spoke and things came into being. “Kids, you see how difficult it was to act it out and get it right every single time? God SPOKE, therefore His breath brought life to every single thing. It is only His Voice that brings life! His word has Power! Everyone repeat after me and say, “God’s Voice has Power!”
3) Praise & Worship:
Instructions: Since today is about Creation, Kids must know that they are GOOD because God created them, and that God’s voice brings life. During worship, let the Holy Spirit guide you in ministering to specific children as you walk around the classroom. Feel free to pull the kids’ attention to one aspect of God in one of these songs, and see how the Lord comes and affirms their identity!
Songs: “Indescribable” (Chris Tomlin Kids), “Every Move I Make” (Shout Praises Kids)
Worship: “So Will I (100 Billion X)” (Hillsong)
4) Bible Story
Props Needed:
Props Needed:
Illustrated picture Bible or slides of Creation days
Colored paper or pictures representing light, sky, plants, animals, sun, moon, stars, and humans
Stuffed animals or small toys (optional)
Music (optional background for each “day”)
Introduction: Ask the kids: “Alright, Kids, today’s lesson is all about CREATION! Have you ever wondered who made the trees, the stars, or even you? *Let them share a few. “Today we are going to see how God created everything and how He made YOU on purpose!”
Day-by-Day Creation (Kids Participate in this!)
*Teacher, read from your Bible as you go through each of the days below and incorporate the props and Kids!
Kids, today we’re going to read through Genesis Chapter 1 - Genesis Chapter 2:1:2 together! This is the beginning of Creation and how God created everything we see around us, PLUS OURSELVES!!
Day 1 – Light and Darkness
Hold up a yellow paper for light, a dark paper for darkness as you are reading Genesis 1:1-5 together! Everything that God created was GOOD! So, we’re going to say “And it was good!” after every day!
Day 2 – Sky and Water
Stretch blue fabric across the room to represent the sky. Kids wave it up and down like clouds as you are reading the next few verses together from Genesis 1:6-10! Shout together: “And it was good!”
Day 3 – Land, Plants, and Trees
Give kids green paper leaves or fake plants to hold up. They place them on the floor or a designated area. Read. Then, read Genesis 1:11-13. Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 4 – Sun, Moon, and Stars
Use yellow and silver paper circles or paper stars to “hang” or hold up. Kids wave them in the air as you read Genesis 1:14-19 together! Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 5 – Birds and Fish
Hand out toy birds and fish (or paper cutouts). Kids can either act like being in the water like fish or flying around! Once they have calmed down, let them come together and read Genesis 1:20-23! Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 6 – Animals and Humans
Give kids stuffed animals or small animal toys. Two volunteers represent Adam and Eve. Now, read Genesis 1:24-31 together! Kids shout: “And it was good!”
Day 7 – God Rested
Now, read Genesis 2:1-2! Everyone sits down, takes a deep breath, and says: “Thank You, God, for creating everything!”
Closing:
You see, Kids, everything that God created was GOOD! The trees, the birds, the oceans, the sky, AND YOU! Doesn’t this also reflect who God is? He can only create out of His character and nature! If He creates someone good like you, that means He is good Himself. So friends, sometimes we do something that makes us feel like it defines us. For example, I tell a lie and therefore I must be a liar, I feel anxious, so therefore anxiety defines me. But ultimately, it is God who defines us! Everyone, close your eyes, put your hand on your heart, and repeat after me: “God, thank you that you created me and I am good.”
5) Holy Spirit Activation:
Instructions: Spread out pictures of animals, plants, stars, and people (or use props). Ask kids to touch each one and say aloud: “God made this!” Have kids draw or shout out something new they see every day that reminds them of God’s creativity.
Kids, let all of us shout this together: “God made everything, and it is GOOD!” and now turn to your friend next to you, put your hand on their shoulder, and say to them, “God created you, and you are good!
6) Small Group Questions:
Which part of God’s creation is your favorite?
Why do you think God said, ‘It was good’ after each day?
How does it feel to know that God made YOU, too?
What can we do to take care of God’s creation?
How can we thank God for the gift of creation?
7) Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for creating the world and making me special. Help us to see Your fingerprints in the sky, the land, the animals, and in ourselves. Teach us to celebrate and care for all that You have made. Amen!