Introduction

• In the last lesson, we learned that Jesus is the best gift ever. In today’s lesson, we will be learning about God’s most special creation: people.

Bible Story

God took a handful of soil from the ground and used it to make a man. God breathed life into him, and the man began to breathe. Then, God created a beautiful garden called Eden, and he put the man in the garden to live.
The garden was filled with all kinds of trees, but there were two special trees in the very middle of the garden: One tree gave life, and the other tree gave the power to know the difference between good and evil.
God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I need to make a partner for him.” So, God took more soil and made animals and birds. God brought the animals to the man, and the man named them all. But none of them were the right kind of partner for him.
So, God made the man fall into a deep sleep and took one of the man’s ribs. Then, God created a woman out of the rib and brought her to the man.
“She is like me! She is part of my body. She came from me, a man. So, I will call her ‘woman,’” the man said.

Review

In the beginning, God created the very first man and woman. They were called Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:20). God created each and every one of us, too. It is God’s own breath that gives us life, and God created us in his image, making us extremely valuable (Genesis 1:27).
This means that we have the ability to think, reason, and be creative.

1. What did God use to create the first man? (Soil)
2. What brought the man to life? (God’s breath)
3. What is one reason you can know you were made in the image of God? (The ability to think, reason, and be creative)
4. What are some ways that God made you uniquely? (Answers will vary.)
5. How does knowing this make you want to respond to God? (Answers will vary.)

Prayer

Dear God,
Thank you for making me. I am grateful that you know me and want me to know you. Amen.