In the beginning
Now that we’ve established two foundational truths—
1️⃣ There is one God.
2️⃣ The Bible is the perfect, divinely inspired Word of God—
The question naturally becomes: So now what?
If the Bible truly is God’s Word, then that’s where we go to know Him. It’s through Scripture that God reveals who He is, what He has done, and what His purpose is for us. The Bible isn’t just a collection of writings; it’s God’s story—His account of creation, redemption, and restoration.
And like any story, we start at the beginning.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1
We don’t need to get lost in debates or theories here. The Bible gives us a simple and powerful truth—God created. Everything we see, everything that exists, began with Him.
That’s the foundation. Before anything else, there was God. He spoke, and creation came into being. The heavens, the earth, the light, the life—all of it starts with Him.
This verse sets the tone for everything that follows in Scripture. It reminds us that God is the source of all things and that nothing exists apart from Him.
When we begin here, we build our understanding of life, purpose, and faith on solid ground—on the truth that God is Creator.
🌍 The Order of Creation (Genesis 1)
Day 1: God created light, separating light from darkness.
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” (Genesis 1:3)
Day 2: God created the sky, separating the waters above from the waters below.
“God made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it.” (Genesis 1:7)
Day 3: God gathered the waters so dry ground appeared and made plants and trees grow.
“Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation.’” (Genesis 1:11)
Day 4: God created the sun, moon, and stars to give light to the earth and to mark seasons, days, and years.
“He also made the stars.” (Genesis 1:16)
Day 5: God created fish and birds—life in the sea and the sky.
“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every winged bird.” (Genesis 1:21)
Day 6: God created animals on the land, and finally, man and woman in His image.
“Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.’” (Genesis 1:26)
Day 7: God rested, blessing and setting apart the seventh day as holy.
“By the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on the seventh day He rested.” (Genesis 2:2)
🌅 Reflection: God of Order and Purpose
When we look at the order of creation, we see more than just the steps of how the world came to be—we see the heart and nature of God Himself.
Everything God did was intentional. He didn’t rush. He didn’t speak everything into existence all at once. Each day had purpose, and each part prepared the way for the next. Light came before life. Land and sea were formed before living things filled them. And finally, after everything was in place, God created humanity in His image.
This shows us a God of order, wisdom, and purpose. He is not a God of confusion or chaos, but of design and beauty. What He creates, He sustains. What He begins, He completes.
And perhaps most importantly—it reminds us that our lives, too, are part of His design. Just as He ordered creation with care, He is at work bringing order, purpose, and meaning to our own story.
From the very first verse of Scripture, we see that God is the Creator of all things—powerful, intentional, and good. His creation reveals His character: orderly, purposeful, and full of life. But the story doesn’t end there. At the height of creation, God made something unique—us. Humanity wasn’t just another part of creation; we were made in His image, set apart to reflect His nature and to live in relationship with Him.
That’s where we’ll go next—what it means to be created in the image of God, and why that truth shapes everything about who we are and how we live.
