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Very Good: Creation's Original Design

Creation from Nothing: God's Power on Display

Day 4of 180
Week 1of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand God's original design for creation as 'very good'

2

Analyze the contrast between God's perfect creation and our current fallen world

3

Develop empathy for God's redemptive plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. There was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.”

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's perfect original design and intention for creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Printables Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God's original creation was 'very good' and understand why the world looks different today

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's creative power in yesterday's lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring God's perfect design and the impact of sin on creation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God declared creation 'very good'
  • Sin introduced brokenness into the world
  • God's redemption plan begins immediately
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might the world be different if sin had not entered?
  • What does 'very good' tell us about God's character?
3Activity: Creation Comparison Chart (12 min)
worksheet

Students will create a side-by-side comparison of God's original 'very good' creation and the current world

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the middle of your worksheet
  2. On the left side, illustrate God's perfect creation
  3. On the right side, show how sin has affected the world
  4. Use colors and images to represent your understanding
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 3-4 key differences

Challenge: Research and include scientific examples of creation's original design

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on God's original design and hope for future restoration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made God's creation 'very good'?
  • How does understanding creation help us trust God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His perfect design and promise of restoration

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how faith helps us believe in God's unseen work

💎 Memory Verse

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: Memory Verse Puzzle: Write each word of the verse on a separate puzzle piece, then have the student assemble the puzzle while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of the fall and its cosmic implications

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be sensitive to child's understanding of suffering
  • Emphasize God's ongoing love and redemption
  • Use age-appropriate language about complex theological concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel overwhelmed by the idea of a broken world

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy, curiosity about God's plan, thoughtful engagement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline showing God's redemptive plan
  • Write a poem about God's original creation
  • Research how scientists see evidence of design in nature

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