On the sixth day of creation, God’s world was beautiful indeed. The fields were green, the flowers bloomed, and birds and animals roamed the forests.
But there were no people, houses, farms, or cities on the earth. No children played under the trees. The world was ready for men and women to enjoy it.
God said, “Let us make man in our likeness. He will have a soul and be master of all that is on the earth.”
Then God took dust from the earth and formed a man. He breathed into him the breath of life, and the man became a living soul. God named this very first man Adam.
To give man a home, God planted a beautiful garden in Eden with a clear river flowing through it. Adam was to care for this garden. Then God brought the animals to Adam and let him name each one. Adam noticed there were two of every kind of animal.
But there was no companion for Adam in this perfect garden. God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make someone to be with Adam and to help him.”
God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep, then He took a rib from Adam’s side. From the rib, God made a woman. Adam called her Eve. Adam and Eve loved each other. They were very happy in this beautiful garden God had given them for a home.
Genesis 1:26; 2
Adam and Eve in the beautiful Garden of Eden.
Parents:
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)
Children:
1. Who made Adam and Eve?
2. Who named the animals that God made?
3. In what garden did Adam and Eve live?