1. Genesis: The Creation Story (1:1 – 2:3)
By: Simon Li & Shiqin Ran

2. Summary:
Day 1:
God brought light and separate light from darkness.

3. Summary:
Day 2:
God separated the water and created a dome sky.

4. Summary:
Day 3:
God let the dry land appear and brought vegetation.

5. Summary:
Day 4:
God created four seasons as well as sun and moon.

6. Summary:
Day 5:
God brought living water creatures and birds.

7. Summary:
Day 6:
God brought living creatures on land and created humankind.

8. Summary:
Day 7:
God finished his work and rested.

9. Non-Religious Significance:
Literary Value:
Frequent use of repetition.
Ex: “ there was evening and there was morning. ”
“God saw that it was good.”
Perfect parallelism

10. Other Non-Religious Significance:
Delight to catch on plots
Understand the culture

11. Religious Significance:
People believe in the inerrancy of the Bible.
Inspiring
A guidance and support

12. Questions?