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The Word Who Spoke Worlds

Creation from Nothing: God's Power on Display

Day 2of 180
Week 1of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand Jesus' role in creation

2

Explore the power of God's spoken word

3

Develop awe and wonder for God's creative power

John 1:1-3

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him. Without him was not anything made that has been made.

John 1:1-3 (WEB)

Reveals Jesus as the divine agent of creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Large poster board
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Creation Detective Game: List 5 things in the room and challenge student to imagine how they were created

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about God creating from nothing?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring how Jesus was present and active in creation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is the eternal Word of God
  • All things were created through Him
  • He sustains all creation by His power
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean that Jesus was 'with God' in the beginning?
  • How is Jesus different from things He created?
3Activity: Creation Word Poster (12 min)
hands-on

Create a visual representation of creation using words and artistic elements

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large outline of the world on poster board
  2. Inside the outline, write key words from John 1:1-3
  3. Use different colors to represent different aspects of creation
  4. Add illustrations showing God's creative power
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed words to arrange

Challenge: Include scientific facts about creation alongside biblical text

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on God's amazing creative power

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was involved in creating the universe?
  • What makes God's creation special?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His incredible power of creation

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore why God created the world

Hebrews 11:3

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Hebrews 11:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Word Creation Puzzle: Cut memory verse into individual words, mix them up, and challenge student to reassemble while reciting

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Helps children understand the divine nature of Jesus and His role in creation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples to explain abstract concepts
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
  • Connect scientific observations to biblical truth
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding how Jesus could be both with God and be God

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of wonder and appreciation for God's creative power

Extension Activities

  • Research scientific evidence of design in nature
  • Create a timeline of creation events
  • Explore how other religions view creation

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