Lesson Overview for ADULTS
In Genesis 1:14-19, we discover God’s work on the fourth day of creation when He spoke the sun, moon, and stars into existence. After creating plants on day three, God knew light was needed to help everything grow and thrive. The sun became the “greater” light to rule the day, providing warmth and energy for all living things. The moon and countless stars were the “lesser” light designed to illuminate the night sky, creating beauty and wonder that declares God’s glory.
This passage reveals God’s perfect planning and infinite power. Scientists tell us there may be up to 1 septillion stars in the universe. Yet God knows each star by name and placed Earth at exactly the right distance from the sun so we receive just enough light and heat to sustain life. Through the sun, moon, and stars, God also established time, seasons, and the rhythm of day and night that governs life on Earth. This day of creation shows us that our God is a God of order, beauty, and perfect design.
WELCOME SENSORY BINS 6:00-6:15 p.m.
Star Stickers Creation Station
Items Needed
- Black Construction Paper or Poster Board
- Assortment of Star Stickers
Set up a table with black construction paper and an assortment of star stickers where children can create their own night sky scenes. Talk to them about how our lesson today teaches how God created the sun, the moon, and the stars.
Playdoh Star Station
Items Needed
- Star Cookie Cutters
- Playdoh
- Day 4 Creation Playdoh Mat
Allow kids to create scenes on the Playdoh Mats. Talk to them about how our lesson today teaches how God created the sun, the moon, and the stars.
WORSHIP JESUS THRU MUSIC: 6:20-6:30 p.m.
ITEMS NEEDED
- Globe Beach Ball
- Music on TV
SONGS
Note: We will do these two songs for the entire Creation story. For the first one, we will throw the Globe Beach Ball as we sing it. For the second one, we will learn the motions.
WORSHIP JESUS THRU PRAYER: 6:30-6:40 p.m.
WHISPER A PRAYER SONG & FORM CIRCLE
Transition kids to the floor for prayer time.
BIBLE GAME, STORY, & CRAFT 6:40-7:10 p.m.
BIBLE GAME: Constellation Creation
Materials Needed:
Have kids stand up and pretend to be different constellations as you teach about them. End by asking who made the stars and arranged the constellations?
BIBLE STORY 6:50-7:00
Question 1: Where is this found in the Bible? (Genesis)
Question 2: Is this in the Old Testament or New Testament? (Old Testament)
Once upon a time, before there were any people or animals, God was creating our wonderful world! On day one, God made light. On day two, God made the sky. On day three, God made land and plants – beautiful flowers, tall trees, and green grass everywhere!
But God looked at His plants and said, “My plants need something special to help them grow big and strong. They need bright, warm light!” So on day four, God made something amazing. He made a great big, bright, yellow sun! Hold up yellow circle The sun would shine during the day and make everything warm and bright.
But God wasn’t finished yet! He looked at the dark nighttime and said, “The night needs light too!” So God made the beautiful, glowing moon hold up white circle to shine softly in the night sky. And then – God made thousands and thousands of twinkling stars! Sprinkle star stickers More stars than we can count! The stars sparkle like tiny diamonds in the dark sky.
God looked at the bright sun, the glowing moon, and all the twinkling stars and said, “This is very good!” The sun would help the plants grow during the day, and the moon and stars would make the night beautiful. God had made lights in the sky just for us!
Theological Questions:
- Who made the sun, moon, and stars? (God did!)
- What did God think about the sun, moon, and stars He made? (He said it was good!)
Life Application Questions:
- When you see the sun shining, what can you remember? (That God made it for us!)
- When you see stars at night, how can you thank God? (By saying “Thank you God for making the pretty stars!”)
Prayer: “Dear God, thank you for making the bright sun to warm us and help plants grow. Thank you for the moon and stars that make the night sky beautiful. You are amazing! Amen.”
BIBLE CRAFT: Glow in the Dark “Moon Rocks” 7:00-7:10
Items Needed:
- Smooth rocks
- Glow-in-the-dark paint
- Paint brushes
Instructions:
- Give each child a rock to paint
- Power Charging: Place all rocks under the bright lamp for 2-3 minutes
- Dark Room Test: Turn off lights and let children see their rocks glow brightly
SNACK TIME & CENTERS: 7:10-7:25 p.m.
ITEMS NEEDED
Coloring Page
Crayons
Snack
Pass out snacks and allow kids time to eat snacks.
A coloring sheet will be available for kids to color while they eat their snack.
DISMISSAL 7:25-7:30 p.m.
Prepare for dismissal.
- PARENT TAKE HOME SHEET
Scripture Reference
Genesis 1:14-19 (KJV) And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.