- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
God made the world in 6 days—light, sky, land, plants, sun, moon, stars, animals, and people (Adam and Eve). On the 7th day, He rested.
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
God made the world good, and He’s still in charge of it.
He made humans special, in His own image, to be His friends.
God’s power is amazing, and He loves what He made.
God made everything just by speaking—like saying, “Let there be light,” and it happened!
The creation of the universe and everything in it.
The first people, Adam and Eve, lived in a perfect garden (Eden). They disobeyed God by eating fruit they weren’t supposed to, bringing sin into the world.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
Sin messed up the perfect world God made.
God promised to fix sin one day, even back then.
God made them clothes and didn’t give up on them.
Choices matter, and God still loved them even after they messed up.
The sneaky snake talked them into eating the fruit!
The first sin that changed everything.
People were being naughty, so God sent a big flood to start over. Noah built a giant boat (ark), took his family and animals inside, and they were safe.
"Noah did everything just as God commanded him." (Genesis 6:22)
Noah obeyed God even when it sounded crazy.
God saves those who trust Him.
After the flood, God put a rainbow in the sky as a promise to never flood the whole earth again.
Listening to God keeps us safe.
The ark was as long as 1½ football fields!
The great flood and God’s rescue of Noah’s family.
God chose Abraham to start a special family (the Israelites). God promised him as many descendants as stars in the sky!
"I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth." (Genesis 13:16)
Abraham trusted God and moved to a new land, even though he didn’t know where he was going.
God keeps His promises, no matter how long it takes.
Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born!
Faith means following God even when it’s hard.
Abraham’s wife, Sarah, laughed when God said she’d have a baby!
God’s promise to make Abraham a great nation.
God’s people were slaves in Egypt. Moses led them out with God’s help—splitting the Red Sea so they could escape!
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." (Exodus 14:14)
God sent 10 plagues to convince Pharaoh to let His people go.
God can free us from anything holding us back.
God led them with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night.
Trust God—He’s stronger than any problem.
Frogs, locusts, and hail were some of the wild plagues!
God gave Moses the 10 Commandments, rules to live by, like “Love God” and “Don’t steal.”
David was a shepherd boy who became a great king. He beat a giant named Goliath with just a sling and a stone.
"The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need." (Psalm 23:1)
David wrote lots of songs (psalms) to praise God.
God protects and guides us like a shepherd.
David was brave because he trusted God, not his own strength.
God uses small people for big things when they trust Him.
Goliath was over 9 feet tall—taller than a basketball hoop!
David’s victory over Goliath.
God sent His Son, Jesus, as a baby in Bethlehem. Angels told shepherds, and wise men brought gifts.
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:11)
Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birthday!
Jesus came to bring us close to God.
He was born in a stable because there was no room anywhere else.
God came humbly to save everyone.
The wise men followed a star to find baby Jesus!
The birth of Jesus, God’s Son.
Jesus grew up, taught about God’s love, did miracles, then died on a cross to forgive our sins. Three days later, He came back to life!
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." (Matthew 28:6)
Jesus’ death and rising mean we can be forgiven.
Because Jesus lives, we can live with God forever.
An angel rolled the stone away from His tomb.
Easter celebrates Jesus rising, showing He’s stronger than death.
Jesus turned water into juice (wine) at a wedding!
The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
After Jesus went back to heaven, His friends (disciples) told everyone about Him. The church started and grew all over the world.
"Go and make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19)
People who follow Jesus today are part of this big family!
Jesus is with us through His Spirit, even now.
The Holy Spirit came like wind and fire to help the disciples.
We can share God’s love with everyone.
The first church meeting had 3,000 people join in one day!
The day of Pentecost, when the church began.
The Bible says Jesus will come back one day to make everything perfect—no more sadness or sin.
"Look, I am coming soon!" (Revelation 22:12)
Heaven will be a place with no tears or pain.
We can look forward to living with God forever!
Jesus will return in the clouds, and everyone will see Him.
God’s plan ends with joy for those who love Him.
The Bible says there’s a street made of gold in heaven!
Jesus’ second coming.
- God made everything.
- People messed up, but God kept helping them (Noah, Abraham, Moses, David).
- Jesus came to save us and show us God’s love.
- One day, Jesus will come back!
