God the Creator

Scriptural Guide for this lesson is Genesis 1:1- 2:3

 The magnificent story of The Beginning revealed God's creativity, majesty, and love. Yet the most humbling, puzzling, and awe-inspiring act took place when God breathed the breath of life into humanity. God demonstrated power and love by creating. With only a spoken word God created everything around us. Then, with loving care, he formed Adam out of the ground. With one decision, history began. Existence became measurable. Out of nothing came light. Out of light came day. Then came sky... and earth. And on this earth? A mighty hand went to work. Canyons were carved. Oceans were dug. Mountains erupted out of flatlands. Stars were flung. A universe sparkled. Our sun became just one of millions. Our galaxy became just one of thousands. Planets invisibly tethered to suns roared through space at breakneck speeds. Stars blazed with heat that could melt our planet in seconds. The hand behind it was mighty. He is mighty. And with this might, he created. As naturally a a bird sings and a fish swims, he created. Just as an artist can't not paint and a runner can't not run, he couldn't not create. He was the Creator. Through and through, he was the Creator. A tireless dreamer and designer. Probe deep within him. Explore every corner. Search every angle. Love is all you find. Go to the beginning of every decision he has made and you will find it. Go to the end of every story he has told and you will see it. Love... He created a paradise. A sinless sanctuary. A haven before fear. A home before there was a human dweller. No time. No death. No hurt. A gift built by God for his ultimate creation. And when he was through, he knew "it was very good." But it wasn't enough. His greatest work hadn't been completed. One final masterpiece was needed before he would stop. Look to the canyons to see the Creator's splendor. Touch the flowers and see his delicacy. Listen to the thunder and hear his power. But gaze on humanity and witness all three. Today you will encounter God's creation. When you see the beauty around you, let each detail remind you to lift your head in praise. Express your appreciation for God's creation. Encourage others to see the beauty of his creation.
(Nehemiah 9:6) You are the only LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, with all the stars. You made the earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them; you give life to everything. The heavenly army worships you.

(Job 26:7) God stretches the northern sky out over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing.

(Psalm 102:25) In the beginning you made the earth, and your hands made the sky.

(Acts 14:15) "Friends, why are you doing these things? We are only human beings like you. We are bringing you the Good News and are telling you to turn away from these worthless things and turn to the living God. He is the One who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

(Hebrews 11:3) It is by faith we understand that the whole world was made by God's command so what we see was made by something that cannot be seen.