Invariably, a visiting child would always stand up and say forcefully, “God didn’t make me,” or “God didn’t create the world.”
It was sad, but it did give me an opportunity to give a quick message on the Creation story, the Fall, and God’s great plan for salvation.
Our children need to know the story of Creation in Genesis. They also need to know some important lessons we learn from God’s Creation of everything.
What is the Creation Story?
The Creation story is found in Genesis chapter 1. The first chapter of the Bible describes the six days of Creation (days 1 through 6). In chapter 2 of Genesis, we learn about the day of rest God instituted on day 7, and we learn more about God’s creation of Adam and Eve, the garden of Eden, and the Creation ordinances (read more about those in The Gifts from God our Kids Must Know About). Then, in chapter 3, we read about the Fall–when sin entered the world.
The Creation story is so important for our kids to learn about. In fact, a lot of the doctrine throughout Scripture comes right from the story of God’s Creation.
Bible Investigators: Creation is a puzzle-based Bible study for 8-12 year olds that will help your kids learn about the days of Creation–and all about the doctrine of Creation as well! The book has six sections, or units. Section Two is all about the story of Creation.
Check out the lessons in section two of the Bible study:
- Let There Be Light! (Day 1) Genesis 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 4:6
- The Sky Above (Day 2) Genesis 1:6-8; Jeremiah 10:12
- Soil and Potatoes (Day 3) Genesis 1:9-13; Psalm 104:14
- Time for the Universe (Day 4) Genesis 1:14-19; Psalm 104:19-23
- Creatures That Swim and Fly (Day 5) Genesis 1:20-23; Psalm 104:16-17, 24-25
- Beasts of the Earth and People (Day 6) Genesis 1:24-27
Through teaching, notebooking boxes, and three Bible verse puzzles per lesson, your kids will learn all about what the Bible says about the story of Creation.
Lessons from the Story of Creation in Genesis
Your kids will learn a number of important facts as they study the story of Creation. Such as:
- Moses was the author of Genesis. They’ll learn important facts about Moses, too.
- God’s Word is inspired–it is his Word, written down by his chosen people. Moses was a prophet of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, so he was able to tell the story of Creation even though he wasn’t there. God told him what to write.
- God created the heavens and the earth in an orderly way. Plants can’t live without light, and animals can’t live without plants. God created the world so that each living thing had just what it needed to survive.
- God created light out of darkness, and he shines in our hearts. Jesus is the light!
- God created everything by his wisdom and understanding.
- God’s steadfast love for those who fear him is as high as the heavens are above the earth.
- God cares for his creatures. His orderly creation was “built” in order to make a home for his animals and people.
- Our God is incredibly creative–look at all the types of fish and birds he made. He is also powerful–he spoke the universe into being. God is eternal, uncreated, and worthy of praise.
Those are just a few of the lessons your preteens will learn right from Scripture as they study the story of Creation. Plus, they will learn the inductive Bible study method, which they will use for a lifetime of Bible study. With puzzle-based Bible study, kids can become Bible Investigators in an exciting way that doesn’t feel like work.
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Puzzle-Based Independent Bible Study for Kids!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV
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- Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
- Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
- Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.
There are a great many truths in life to be found—some interesting, some boring, and some that really matter. You can be the kind of investigator who spends time puzzling out important truth so that you can know all the knowable knowledge that God has given us. That’s right. God, the Creator of the Universe, gave you a great big letter from him to explore and study so that you can discover the truths that really matter to your life!”
Bible Investigators: Creation, (The Good Book Company, 2024), page 7
The Bible Investigators: Creation Bible study for kids, written by Danika Cooley and published by The Good Book Company, is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.
Bible Puzzles for Kids
Middle grade kids, aged 8-12, love puzzles. After all, their brains are just built for figuring things out and memorizing facts. Puzzles are a wonderful way to help kids develop logic skills and retain important information. And, the book is written in a fun, conversational tone your children are sure to love!
What types of puzzles and activities will you find in Bible Investigators?
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- Word Searches
- Crosswords
- Rebus Puzzles
- Dot-to-Dots
- Logic Puzzles
- Missing Letter Puzzles
- Cryptograms
- Word Sudoku
- Mazes
- How-to-Draw Pages
- Matching Pairs
- Word Scrambles
- Journal Pages
Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!
Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths.
Bible Investigators is the perfect resource to teach your kids about an important biblical doctrine, while helping them apply God’s Word to their lives today.
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