Creation: And It Was Very Good

Children's Sermon: Creation: And It Was Very Good (Genesis 1)

Hi kids! Today we're going to talk about creation.

It’s interesting to look at a globe of the earth. Can you find where we live on the globe? (Pass the beach ball to a child.)

The earth keeps on spinning around and around as it has ever since it was created. The very first words in the Bible tell us that "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Then the Bible goes on to tell about God's creation. (Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

The first thing God created was light. The Bible tells us that God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God said... (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

Then God said, "There needs to be a space to separate the waters of the heavens from the waters on the earth." So God made a space to separate the earth from the heavens. He called it "sky." And God said... (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

Next, God brought all the waters of the earth together to make the oceans and the seas and to create dry land between them. Then He covered the dry land with flowers, trees, and grass. And God said... (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

God paused, looked at the beautiful trees and flowers and said... (Have all kids say, “It was good.”) Then He continued His creation. (Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

He created the sun, moon, and stars. They were beautiful! God looked at them, and again He said... (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

Then God created the birds and fish. He blessed them and told them to multiply so that the sea would be filled with fish of all shapes and sizes and the air would be filled with beautiful birds. God looked at them, smiled, and said..." (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

Finally, God made the animals. Tall, skinny giraffes and furry little squirrels. He made cuddly little kittens and big, ferocious lions -- animals of every kind. Then God made man and woman. The Bible says He made people to be like Him and He put them in charge of all that He had created -- the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and every living creature. And God said… (Have all kids say, “It was good.” Instruct kids to pass the globe beach ball to others.)

When God had finished, He looked at all that He had created and He said, "That is VERY GOOD!" (Have all kids say, “It was very good.” Instruct the kids to pass the beach ball back to you.)

God we thank you that you alone are Creator. You are powerful and so creative. Thank you for making us in your image and making all things very good.