From Adam to Noah 

We are still in the very beginning stages of reading through the Bible in chronological order.  Today, I'm reading Genesis, chapters 5-8.

From Adam to Noah

The first verse takes my breath away.  When God made mankind, he made them in the likeness of God (Genesis 5:1).  I read it over and over again, but it never loses its awe.  Of all the things God created during the 7 days of creation, of all the animals and all living things, He made us, you and me, in His own likeness.  What an honor!

He made them male and female and He blessed them.  (Genesis 5:2)

The rest of chapter 5 is a genealogy from Adam to Noah. The sons of Adam and Eve were Cain, Abel, and Seth.  We already know that Cain killed Abel.  (Genesis 4:8)

Cain's line is as follows:

Cain
Enoch
Irad
Mehujael
Methushael
Lamech

In Genesis 4:23-24, we learn that Lemech confesses to killing a man.  He wrote to his wife that if Cain had been avenged 7 times, then Lemech would be avenged seventy seven times.

From there, we move on to the third son of Adam and Eve.  Adam was 130 years old when Seth was born.  (Genesis 5:3)

Noah is born from the line of Seth as follows:

Adam
Seth
Enosh
Denan
Mahalalel
Jared
Enoch
Methuselah
Lamech
Noah

Here's a chart to help us keep the genealogy straight.

Adam died at age 930.  His great great great great grandson, Enoch, lived 365 years.  Enoch walked faithfully with God for 365 years and then God took him away.  Enoch did not know an earthly death.(Genesis 5:23-24)

I think it's a little odd that we grow up hearing the story of Cain and Abel, but rarely heard anything about Seth.  We definitely should pay attention to the story of Cain and Abel because there are lessons to be learned from those two brothers, but little is said about Seth.  However, it was Seth's line of descendants who would be saved from the flood waters to come and repopulate the earth.

The Story of Noah

Noah was 500 years old when he became a father. (Genesis 5:32)  His sons were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

When the human population began to increase on the earth, the Lord saw how wicked humans had become.  Their thoughts were evil all the time.  (Genesis 6:1-5)

The next verse is so heartbreaking.  The sadness of it reaches to my core.

God regretted that He had ever created humans and His heart was deeply troubled.  (Genesis 6:6)

So the Lord said, "I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created - and with them the animals, the birds, and the creatures that move along the ground - for I regret that I have made them." - Genesis 6:7

There was one hope for humans, Noah.

But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. - Genesis 6:8

Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his day.  He walked faithfully with God.  God told Noah that He was going to wipe the earth of people because of their wickedness and violence.  He told Noah to build an ark and He told Noah exactly how to build it, even the measurements.  (Genesis 6:9-17)

God established a covenant with Noah. 

But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter the ark - you and your sons and your wife and your son's wives with you.  You are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female, to keep them alive with you.  Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive.  You are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten and store it away as food for you and for them. - Genesis 6:18-21

The next verse if very important and we can learn so much from it.

Noah did everything just as God commanded him. - Genesis 6:22

In the first verses of Genesis, chapter 7, God continues His instructions to Noah.

Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.  Take with you seven pairs of every kind of clean animal, a male and its mate, and also seven pairs of every kind of bird, male and female, to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth.  Seven days from now, I will send rain on the earth for forty days and forty nights, and I will wipe from the face of the earth every living creature I have made. - Genesis 7:1-4

The next verse is again an important one - a repeat of Genesis 6:22.

And Noah did all that the Lord commanded him. - Genesis 7:5

When the flood waters started, Noah was 600 years old.  (Genesis 7:6)

Everyone was inside the ark, so who closed the door?  God did.  The Lord shut them in the ark.  (Genesis 7:16)

Again, God shows his mercy.  After Adam and Eve had sinned, God punished them, but He made them clothes to protect them (Genesis 3:21).  Now, after the human race had become violent and evil, God spared Noah, who was a righteous man, and his family along with a number of animals.  Then, God closed the door of the ark to protect them (Genesis 7:16)

God is a righteous God who punishes disobedience, but He is also a loving God who rewards faithfulness.

God carried out His plan to flood the earth to destroy humans and animals, save only those in the ark with Noah.  Then, God stopped the rain and springs from the earth.  He caused a wind to blow and the waters steadily receded.  Finally, the ark came to rest on Mt. Ararat.  (Genesis 8:1-4)

Months after the rain had started flooding the earth and finally the waters had receded, Noah sent out a raven from the ark.  The raven kept flying back and forth until the waters had dried up from the earth.  Noah sent out a dove to see if waters had receded from the ground, but the dove couldn't find a place to perch because the waters had not receded enough so it returned to Noah.  A week later, Noah sent the dove out again.  This time it returned with an olive leaf.  Seven days later, Noah sent the dove out again, but the dove did not return.  Noah was 601 years old by the time the waters had dried up from the earth.  Noah's family spent a year on the ark.  Finally, Noah and his family, along with the animals, could exit the ark and move onto dry ground.  (Genesis 8:6-19)

What was the first thing Noah did?

He built an alter to the Lord!

He took some of the clean animals and clean birds and sacrificed a burnt offering on the alter.

The Lord smelled the aroma of Noah's offering.  He was pleased so He said in His heart:

"Never again will I curse the ground because of humans, even though every inclination of the human heart is evil from childhood.  And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.

As long as the earth endures,
seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat,
summer and winter,
day and night
will never cease." - Genesis 8:21-22

Reading through these 4 chapters, I marvel at God's justness and His mercy.  Looking back at Genesis 8:21, God knows human hearts are evil from childhood.  Yet, because of Noah's faithfulness and strict obedience to God, God promises to never destroy again as He did in the days of Noah.

God knows my heart as well as he knew the hearts of humans of that day - as well as He knew the heart of Noah.  Yet, He still loves me.

God knows your heart too, yet He loves you.  He desires a relationship with you through His son, Jesus Christ.  You can learn more about that here.

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Here are several more resources for learning more about Adam and the story of Noah.

 

 

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From Adam to Noah 

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Abram and Lot, Genesis 13-14, Coloring Through the Bible

Coloring Through the Bible, Genesis 13-14, Abram and Lot

Abram and Lot:  Genesis 13-14

After Pharaoh sent Abram and Sarai away with all their possessions, Abram, Sarai, and Lot went back to the area between Bethel and Ai.  This is the place where Abram had first built an alter to the Lord.  As was true to Abram's custom, he called on the name of the Lord. 

In Genesis 13:1-4, Abram returns to  Bethel where he had previously built an alter.  If you have ever strayed from God, you can return to fellowship with Him. Isn't that comforting? 

Lot, Abram's nephew, had been traveling with Abram.  Both men had acquired a large amount of possessions, so great that the land would not support them.  On top of that, Abram's herders and Lot's herders were arguing with each other.

Abram valued his family relationship with Lot.  He didn't want quarreling so he told Lot to take the land either to the right or to the left.  Abram would take his family and possessions in the opposite direction.  Lot chose to go east to the whole plain of the Jordan because it was well watered.  Abram chose to live in the land of Canaan.  Lot's land was near Sodom where the people were wicked and sinned greatly against God.

After Lot left Abram, God told him:

"Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west.  All the land you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever.  I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted.  Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you." - Genesis 13:14-17

Abram chose to go to Hebron.  Then guess what he did?

Abram built an alter to the Lord.

The beginning of the 14th chapter of Genesis describes warring between 9 kings in the region where Lot lived, near the lands of Sodom and Gomorrah.  Four kings eventually seized all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, including Abram's nephew, Lot, and all of Lot's possessions.

A man escaped and reported the situation to Abram.  Abram gathered 318 trained men to go after Lot.  Abram succeeded.  He brought Lot and Lot's possessions as well as the women and other people.

Melchizedek, king of Salem, went to Lot.  Melchizedek was a priest of God and he blessed Abram saying:

Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Creator of Heaven and earth.
And praise be to God Most High,
Who delivered your enemies into your hand. - Genesis 14:19-20

Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

The king of Sodom wanted Abram to give him the people back, but told Abram that he could keep the goods for himself. 

However, Abram told the king of Sodom that he had taken an oath to the Lord that he would take nothing belonging to the king of Sodom so that the king of Sodom could not claim to have made Abram wealthy.  Abram only asked for the food his men had eaten and the share that belonged to the men who had gone with Abram.

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I recently learned that there is a belief that Lot was not Abram's nephew but his brother instead.  Roger Patterson at Answers in Genesis explains here that Lot was both Abram's nephew and his brother.  Lot was Abram's nephew biologically, but Lot was considered Abram's brother because he was a member of the family of Terah.

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Charles Stanley teaches two a life lessons based on Genesis 13:8 and Genesisi 14:20  He reminds us that:

Abram counted a good relationship with his nephew as more important than his own material prosperity. He didn’t have to worry about his possessions because he had seen that no one can ever outgive God. (Charles Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible)

The mysterious priest Melchizedek reminded Abram that God had given him the victory. Even though it was Abram’s men that did the fighting, God was the one who was in control, and He is the author of all blessings. (Charles Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible)

John MacArthur tells us concerning Genesis 13:8:

Abram’s whole reaction in resolving the strife between the two households and their personnel portrayed a different Abram than seen in Egypt; one whose attitude was not self-centered. Waving his right to seniority, he gave the choice to his nephew, Lot. (The NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition)

Regarding Genesis 13:9, MacArthur says:

Abram gladly called on Lot to select for himself what he desired for his household and flocks. After Lot’s choice had been exercised, then Abram would accept what was left for him. Perhaps this did much to restore, in the eyes of the servants, Abram’s integrity and reputation. (The NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition)

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The Tower of Babel is another Bible story I read as a child.  It's actually a pretty short story.  The entire story is found in Genesis 11:1-8.

The Tower of Babel

The story begins after Noah's sons populated the earth after the flood.  At that time, the whole world spoke one language (Genesis 11:1).  In Genesis, chapter 11, we learn that some of Noah's descendants moved eastward and settled in the plain of Shinar.  I wanted to find out where the Shinar of the Bible would be located on a modern map.  Ken Ham who is widely known, famous actually, for his research on the book of Genesis has an article posted on his website about the location of Shinar.  It is written by Anne Habermehl.  You will find that article here on his Answers in Genesis website.  At the top of the article, you can download a free PDF version of the article to keep for your own reference as you study the Bible.

According to the article which ends with an impressive list of references, Shinar is believed to be located in a triangular area of Northern Syria, south of the Turkish border.  The article explains in detail how scholars have come to this conclusion.  You'll also find maps and a photo of the area in the article.  Be sure to go there at the link above to check out the article.

Now back to the story of the Tower of Babel.  The people who settled in the plain of Shinar decided to build a great city with a tower that reaches to the heavens.   This massive project doesn't seem so bad.  The problem was their reason for building it.  They wanted to make a name for themselves.

The Bible says that the Lord came down to see the city (Genesis 11:5).  Then, the Lord said:

Behold, they are one people, and they all have the same language. And this is what they began to do, and now nothing which they purpose to do will be impossible for them. - Genesis 11:6

God knew the hearts of the people.  They wanted to build the city and tower to make a name for themselves.  What else would they have done for the purpose of elevating themselves if they had been allowed to continue?  So God confused their language and scattered the people.

Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."  So the Lord scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the whole world. From there the Lord scattered them over the face of the whole earth. - Genesis 11:7-9

Earlier I mentioned Ken Ham and his extensive research on the book of Genesis.  He has several resources for further study on the Tower of Babel on his Answers in Genesis website.

The Tower of Babel Pocket Guide

This pocket guide addresses many questions as experts show the implications the Tower of Babel had after the flood in areas such as geography, language, and culture. Only when we study Scripture do we begin to see the global consequences this event had.

This video answers the most important questions about the Tower of Babel and the intriguing topics related to it. What happened at Babel is key to understanding evangelism and the lands and people of the world today!

Genesis, Babel, and the Chinese Language

If the Tower of Babel really took place, do we have any evidence today? Dr. McIntosh reveals some astonishing evidence that biblical events are recorded within the written language of ancient China!

Tower of Babel Pop Up Book

Tower of Babel Pop-Up Book

Full-color with entertaining pop-up design, this book explains how the different languages and “races” came about. A great way to teach biblical history!

Teach your children about the Tower of Babel

In addition to the resources listed above, follow my Tower of Babel Pinterest board here for lots of games, crafts, and other learning activities for teaching your children about the Tower of Babel.

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God's Covenant with Noah (Genesis Series)

What happened to Noah and his family after they exited the ark onto dry ground?  God established a covenant with Noah and his sons.  God promised Noah that He would never again destroy the whole earth by flood waters. Then, God told Noah and his sons to be fruitful and multiply the earth.   The rainbow that we often still see after a rainfall today was given as a sign for us to remember God's covenant with Noah.

Today, I'm reading through Genesis, chapters 9-10.

God's Covenant with Noah

As for you, be fruitful and increase in number; multiply on the earth and increase upon it. - Genesis 9:7

Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him: “I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you  and with every living creature that was with you—the birds, the livestock and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you—every living creature on earth. I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”

So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” - Genesis 9:7-17

Noah's three sons were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.  In Genesis 9:19, we learn that all the people who have populated the earth came from these three sons of Noah.

The family tree which outlines the descendants of Noah is called The Table of Nations.

The Table of Nations 

Noah's Sons and Grandsons

Some of the Sons and Grandsons (Nations) of Japheth

Some of the Sons and Grandsons (Nations) of Ham

We learn in chapter 10 of Genesis that Noah's great grandson, Nimrod, was the builder of Nineveh.  Before that, the city of Babylon was the first center of his kingdom.  Babylon's ruins are in modern day Iraq.  

The Canaanites were also descendants of Ham.  They were scattered to Gaza and Sodom and Gomorrah.

I've never before studied the genealogy of Noah's descendants in detail.  I have found this chapter much more interesting than I had anticipated.

Some of the Sons and Grandsons (Nations) of Shem

Noah's obedience was really something, wasn't it?  He did exactly as God had commanded him to do.  Because of Noah's obedience, he and his family were saved from the flood waters along with a number of animals.  Because of Noah's obedience, God made a covenant with Noah.  God promised Noah that He would never again destroy the whole earth by flood waters.  God said that He would put a sign, a rainbow, in the sky.  Whenever we see a rainbow, we are to remember the covenant God made with Noah and his sons.  God kept his promise to Noah.

Then God told Noah and his sons to be fruitful and multiply the earth.  Let's read this part again.

And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” 

So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” - Genesis 9:12-17

Since childhood, I've been reading the story of Noah's Ark.  It's a popular story even in the secular world.  It is common to see a painting or print of Naoh, the Ark, and many animals hanging on the walls of pediatric doctor's offices, daycare centers, and even in some public schools.  The story of Noah is a story enjoyed by children, but it is also a story for adults.  

The story of Noah is a story about obedience.  It's a story about a man who did exactly as God told him to do even if it didn't make sense to him.  Movies often depict Noah's friends and neighbors as people who made fun of Noah.  Unless I missed something, there is no record of people making fun of Noah in the Bible, not in Genesis 6-10.  However, the people of the day were wicked so I imagine that those around Noah probably thought he was crazy.  I think it is safe to say that people probably made fun of Noah daily.  He was a righteous man surrounded by so much evil that God regretted having created humans - and he was building a giant boat - on dry land - in obedience to a God in whom the others did not believe, or at least they did not honor God.

Noah's example of obedience is one of which both children and adults should play close attention.  God honored Noah's obedience by saving not only Noah, but also his family.  Then, it was Noah's family who repopulated the earth and built nations.  This story is also a reminder to us that God keeps His promises.

I hope that if I ever find myself standing alone in obedience to God, that I would follow Noah's example of full obedience. 

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Teach The Children

It is easy to find stories of Noah's Ark for children.  First of all, read them the story from the Bible.  Make sure your children know the story of Noah is in the Bible, a story not just about a boat filled with animals, but a story about obedience and faithfulness to God.  Teach your children to always remember that God always keeps His promises.

Then, if you want to read your child a storybook about Noah's Ark with lots of pretty pictures, feel free.  There are also lots of activities to accompany the story of Noah's Ark.  

More Resources for Teaching and Learning About Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark Book and Jigsaw Puzzle

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As we enter Genesis 25, we say goodbye to Abraham.  Noted with the historical account of Abraham's death is the record of his sons from Keturah, another wife Abraham had taken.  There are 6 sons and their descendents recorded in Genesis 25:1-4.  Abraham had at least 6 sons by Keturah, Ishmael by Hagar, and Isaac by Sarah.  In verse 5, we are told that Abraham left all that he had to Isaac.  However, before he died, he gave gifts to his other sons and then sent them away to the east.  

Abraham died at the age of 175.  Isaac and Ishmael had him buried in the same cave as Sarah in the field of Ephron.  

The next account in Genesis 25:12 is a short paragraph giving the account of Ishmael's sons and their descendants.  Ishmael had 12 sons which became 12 tribal rulers.  

Ishmael died at the age of 137.  His descendants settled near the eastern border of Egypt.  We are told in Genesis 25:18 that Ishmael's descendants "lived in hostility toward all the tribes related to them."

From there we move into the familiar story about Jacob, Esau, and the birthright.  

Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright

Isaac was 40 years old when he married Rebekah.  You'll recall that story from my last post from this Genesis series.  For the next 20 years, Rebekah had remained barren.  

This story picks up with Isaac praying for his Rebekah.  

Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless.  The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?"  So she went to inquire of the Lord. - Genesis 25:21

The Lord answered:

Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger. - Genesis 25:23

The two babies Rebekah is carrying will grow up to be the nations of Israel (Jacob) and Edom (Esau).

Life Lessons from Genesis by Max Lucado is available here.

Esau is born red and hairy.  Jacob is born next still holding onto Esau's heel.  By the time his twin sons were born, Isaac was 60 years old.

Esau grows up to be a skillful hunter, an outdoorsman but Jacob prefers to stay closer to home.  According to Genesis 15:28, Isaac loved Esau more, but Rebekah loved Jacob. more.   

Once after Esau had been out hunting, he comes home tired and hungry.  At the time, Jacob is cooking a stew.  Esau tells Jacob to give him some of the stew.  Jacob will only give Esau some stew if Esau agrees to give over his birthright to Jacob.  After Esau swears over his birthright to Jacob, Jaboc gives Esau bread and lentil stew.  Genesis 25:34 tells us that Esau despised his birthright.  

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This historical account is important because the exchange here between these two brothers is significant in the fulfillment of prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus.  The firstborn son in those days, according to the Believer's Commentary, was entitled to a double portion of his father's estate and he eventually would become the family head.  This exchange left Jacob in the position to inherit the inheritance of the firstborn and to one day become the family head.  Eventually, Jesus is born through the line of Jacob, not Esau.  This short exchange between these two brothers, sons of Isaac, grandsons of Abraham, set Jacob up for his place in the bloodline of Jesus.

We can note that Jacob did swindle his brother out of his birthright but we can also note that Esau didn't care about it anyway, at least not enough to value it more than a pot of stew.

Teach the Kids

Here is a list of places where you'll find resources to help teach your children the story of Jacob and Esau.

Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright Coloring Flip Book for Kids by Me 😊 Download this cute little coloring flip book for your child to cut out, color, staple together, and read.

Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright Coloring Flip Book for Kids

This flip book is a condensed version of the Bible story for younger children so be sure to read the entire historical account with your child.  You'll find it in Genesis 25. 

Download a copy of Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright Coloring Flip Book for Kids here.

More Ways to Teach Your Child About Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright

Jacob, Esau, and the Birthright from Mission Bible Class

Jacob and Esau Word Search from Bible Pathway Adventures

Games to Play When Teaching Jacob and Esau from Jesus Without Language

Genesis Worksheets from Bible Fun for Kids

Jacob and Esau Emergent Reader from Becky Castle at The Barefoot Teacher (Teachers Pay Teachers)

Jacob - Free Bible Lesson for Children from Trueway Kids

Jacob Bible Crafts and Activities from Danielle's Place

Esau and Jacob:  Bible Lesson Introduction Activity for Kids from Bible Baton

Jacob and Esau Sunday School Lesson for Kids from Church House Collection

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The 7 Days of Creation

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. – Genesis 1:1

For a long time, I’ve wanted to read through the Bible in chronological time order. Reading in time order will help me understand the stories on a deeper level so I’ll gain a better understanding of Biblical truths all the way through from the 7 days of creation in Genesis to the book of Revelation. I have several different versions of the Bible. I loved my Ryrie Study Bible in the NASB version through high school and college. I still have that Bible (and several childhood Bibles). Now, I use a large print NASB version, a single column ESV journaling Bible, a Message version, a Chronological Bible, and most recently, a Large Print Beautiful Word NIV version. I enjoy my time in all of these versions, but I like the way the Beautiful Word version draws me into the scriptures and makes me want to spend more time in God’s Word. If you’re an adult who enjoys coloring, you’ll love the Beautiful Word Bible.

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This week, I’ve enjoyed coloring the scriptures in the margins as I reviewed the 7 days of creation and the origin of man.  Today, I'm reading Genesis 1:1 - 2:25.

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Color coding the 7 days of creation helps me remember what God created on which particular day.

On the first day, God created light. He created night and day.

On the second day, God created the sky.

On the third day, God created land and vegetation.

On the fourth day, God created the sun, moon, and stars.

On the fifth day, God created birds and sea animals.

On the sixth day, God created animals and humans.

On the seventh day, God rested.

7 Days of Creation:  Adam and Eve

It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. Genesis 2:18 

In Genesis 2, we learn that God brought all the animals to Adam so that Adam could name them, animals of all kinds. This is when God saw that it was not good for Adam to be alone so He created Eve.

So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. Genesis 2:21-22

Now we have the first marriage.

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:24

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7 Days of Creation for Kids

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I’ve created a few simple activities to help kids learn about the 7 days of creation.  Included are the following:

*A matching sheet.  Your child will draw a line from the day of creation to a picture representing what was created on that day.

*Two Bible memory verse cards.  Cut out the cards so that your child can continue to review the verses.

*A writing practice page.  Your child will practice writing the names of Adam and Eve.

*Sequencing Cards.  Cut the pictures out.  Practice placing them in the order they were created.

*Letter Recognition Cards:  Cut out the cards.  Practice the letters A (Adam), B (Beginning), C (Cain), D (Day), and E (Eve)

Click here to get your free activities in a PDF version. 

 

  7 Days of Creation Coloring Page

 

OOOPS!  I had intended to include the following coloring page in the PDF file above.  Hover over the picture.  Right Click.  Save to your computer.  Print and color.

 

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More Bible Learning for Your Kids

Usborne Books offers several Bible story books your kids will love.

Illustrated Bible Stories

A fully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, retold for young readers. Including Joseph and the Dreams, The Story of Baby Jesus, The Easter Story, Jonah and the Whale, Noah's Ark and more. A beautiful gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion. Check it out here.

 Bible Stories

This engaging collection of Bible stories has been written, with the help of a language expert, for young children who are just starting to read. Each story is told word for word, with delightful sound effects, on the CD included with this book. By following the words across the page as they hear them, beginner readers will gain confidence and soon be able to achieve the pleasure and satisfaction of reading a whole story by themselves.  Check it out here.

Read all posts in the Coloring Through Genesis Series here.