C.R.E Revsion Kit Chapter 3
Creation and Fall of Human Being
Record the first creation account (priestly account)(Genesis 1:1-13)On the first day God created light and separated it from darkness, calling it day and
night. On the second day He created the sky also called firmament. Day 3 God created dry land called Earth and the gathering waters called seas. He also created all types of plants (vegetation). On the fourth day he created the solar system also called Heavenly bodies i.e. Sun, Moon, Stars and Planets. On the fifth day he created birds of the air, fish and other sea creatures. Day six he created both domestic and wild animal and finalized with human beings. The seventh day was a Sabbath and therefore God rested.
[State and comment on the second creation account as recorded in (Genes2:4-25)
In the first place God created man out of Dust
God breathed into the mans nostrils giving him life
He created a beautiful garden called Eden
In the garden were trees with the tree of knowledge placed in the middle
Man is expected to guard, till and take care of the garden for blessings
God created birds and other animals in the garden
He authorized man to name them
God created four rivers to source water in the garden. They include Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon and Pishon
Man is commanded to use everything in the garden except the tree of knowledge
He put man into a deep sleep, made surgery out of his ribs and created woman
Give the differences/ contrast in the two accounts of creation
There is a chronological order of events in the first account of creation as opposed to the second
Male and female are created at the same time whereas in the second account man is created first then woman is out of his ribs
In the first account creation is out of the command “ let there be” yet in the second
man is made out of dust
In the first account man names what he creates as opposed in the second where man is given the opportunity to name the animals
A Sabbath day allocated for rest appears on the first while in the second account it wasn‟t mentioned
The garden of Eden mentioned on the second account wasn‟t on the first
In the second creation account four rivers Tigris, Euphrates, Gihon and Pishon they
were not mentioned in the first
Man is given a responsibility to till the land in the second but not in the first
In the second forbidden tree appears but this misses in the first account
In the first account God created human beings for procreation while in the second account they were created for companionship
In the first account God created in union with the spirit (Holy Trinity) while in the second account God is alone
In the first account human beings were created last while in the second they came first
The first account takes six days to be complete unlike the second where days were not
mentioned
In the first account God appreciates everything he creates. We are not told this is the
second.
The spirit of God hovering over the water.
In which ways are the two accounts of creation similar (compare)
In both accounts God is the sole creator
In both human beings are given domination over the rest of the creation
The uniqueness of human beings is brought forth in the second accounts
Man shares in the life of God since he is made in the likeness of God
Creation involves both the living and non-living things.
What meaning is denoted from the accounts of creation?
The spirit of God hovering over water implies God spiritual and divine nature.
The creation of light at first sight shows Gods orderly operation
The phrase “Let there be” evidences Gods authority, superiority and his being omnipotent
God used the phrase “let us” while creating man to indicate the Holy Trinity (God the Father, the Son and the Holy spirit)
The creation of man in their image and likeness of God proves that the shares life with
God.
Breathing of air into the nostrils shows that life is precious and is given by God
Setting aside the Sabbath for rest shows Gods intention to be worshipped and the moral way of spending leisure
Man naming God‟s creations set‟s him as God‟s Co-worker and bring out his responsibility
The tilling of the land of Eden presents man as the tilling of the land of Eden presents
man as a conserver and preserver of the environment and his own use
What teaching can a Christian deprive from the Biblical creation account?
God is the originator of everything both living and non-living, concrete and non- concrete
God mandated human beings to reign over his creation
Human beings are sociable and need company
Both
Male and female are equal in the eyes of God
Rest is significant for worship and recreation
Human being origin and destiny in God
Man is super for he climaxes God‟s creation
Marriage is sacred and it was instituted by God
Christians are not to be 1934 but emulate God who is a worker.
Human beings should act responsibly because God earmarked them to care for his creation
Marriage is both for procreation and companionship.
Mention the attributes/ the nature of God from the Genesis stories of creation
God is omnipotent/ all powerful
God is orderly and perfect
God is omnipresent/ everywhere
God is transcendent
God is the sustainer/ provider
God is the sole creator
He is a moral God
He is a loving God
He is a spirit
He is everlasting/ self existence
God is source of goodness
God is Holy
State the teachings on the relationship between human beings and the environment from the Genesis stories of creation.
Both human beings and the environment have a common origin.
All other creatures are inferior before human beings and vise versa.
Human beings are to cater for and preserve the environment.
Human beings and the rest of God‟s creation have a similar destiny.
Human beings should treat the rest of creation with reverent respect.
Human beings and the rest of creation are interdependent.
Identify the responsibilities given by God to human beings in the Genesis story of creation.
Human beings are to multiply and fill the earth.
They were to get married.
To take care of the environment.
Man and woman should be complimentary.
To take care of God‟s creation.
They were to be in charge of the Garden of Eden.
To name other creatures.
To obey God‟s commandments.
To worship God.
To eat from the fruits of the garden.
Why is man seenas a special creature before God?
He is created in the image and likeness of God.
He was given dominion over the rest of creation.
He was given opportunity to name the creation. Man has the ability to think and reason, unlike other animals.
He was given the opportunity to serve and fellowship with God.
He is given a will to choose between good and evil.
He possesses the blessings of God.
Only man was created by the holy
How does man further creation?
Through afforestation and reafforestation. Through procreation and reproduction.
Caring for the needy.
Evading/eradicating environmental pollution. Conserving life of fellow men and other animals.
Preaching and promoting peace and harmony in the community.
Use of proper farming methods e.g. contour farming.
Conserving water towers.
Using their creativity in invention.Through scientific and technological discoveries.
Through provision of education geared towards teaching people how to cope with the
environment.
By providing job opportunities in order to help people realize self fulfillment.
Outline the lessons Christians learn about work from the Genesis Creation stories.
Work was ordained by God.
Work makes human beings complete self-fulfilling.
We should work and observe the Sabbath day. One is to work for self reliance.
Work was introduced to man as a punishment for their sin in Eden.
Work contributes to the development of the community.
Christians learn to obey God‟s command by becoming Co workers.
Work is a continuation of God‟s creation.Work keeps Christians away from idling, which may lead to sin.
Write down the teachings about marriage from the biblical stories of creation.
It is instituted by God.
Marriage is for reproduction.
It is for companionship.
It should be between male and female.
It should be monogamous.
Man and woman should help each other. Marriage is for love.
It is a continuation of God‟s work of creation
How do Africans view creation?
Africans believe that creation originated from God the creator.
Africans see God as mysterious in his deeds, for they fail to explain how he created
the earth.
Africans see human beings as special and that God creates everything for them.
God provided the first human beings with all the necessities of life.
The first people lived happily with God and lacked nothing.
Marriage was mainly for procreation.
State the similarities between the Biblical story of creation and the African myth of creation.
In both, God is the sole creator.
Man is the climax of creation.
God is supreme.
In both, man was given a wife for company. God is portrayed as a potter.
What is sin?
Sin is deliberate disobedience.
Sin is missing a fact.
Sin is an iniquity.
Sin is waywardness.
Sin is transgression.
What led to the fall of man?
God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden.
God mandated Adam over all other trees apart from the tree of knowledge. Thereafter, Adam was tricked by Eve into transgressing. The end of the iniquity was expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Explain the penalty meted to each of the following transgressors:
Serpent;
Woman;
Adam.
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