Genesis 1-2. How did Creation Happen? The world exists because God willed it into existence.
Transcript of Genesis 1-2. How did Creation Happen? The world exists because God willed it into existence.
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The Creation Story
Genesis 1-2
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How did Creation Happen?• The world exists because God willed it into
existence
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Understanding the Context• Written by the Hebrews• Before the story was written – they believed
water resided in 2 places – Below the sky (sea) and above the sky (rainfall)
• A great shell-like dome was thought to hold back the water above
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The First Creation Story• God created everything over a period of 6
days and on Day 7 He rests
• Poetic, repetitive style – WHY??– Because this story was passed on orally for
generations therefore it made the story entertaining, easy to remember and repeat
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Pattern of Creation Story• Each of the 6 days have the same pattern:
1. Introducing the day: “God commanded…”2. Expressing a command: “Let the water…”3. Obeying the command: “It was done…”4. Rejoicing at the result: “God was pleased…”5. Identifying the day: “The third day…”
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Pattern of the Week• Three days of separation:– Light/dark– Water above/water below– Water/land
• Three days of Population:– Sea animals & birds– Land vegetation – humans/animals
• One day of Celebration– rest
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4 Truths of the Creation Story
1. There is only one God2. God planned everything– Creation did not
happen by chance3. God created everything good – God was
pleased with everything4. God made the Sabbath holy – God blessed
the day as a day of rest and prayer