Let's get this started.
I have had this blog sitting, waiting to be used. I let other things get in the
way of it. So I have to suck up my laziness and get it going. I will start with
one chapter a day. There are days I may get more, just depends on the time that
I have. Though, I am going to try and get ahead on the weekends. So, here we
go!
Genesis 1
The first chapter of
Genesis is easy! Most people know all the things that God created. We know that
He created the heavens and the earth and then he said "let there be
light!" And there was light and God saw it as good. Then
he separated light from darkness and made day and night. Bam! You
have the first day. Call me weird or strange but I can see God smiling a
huge smile and his arms crossed at his chest admiring his work for that day. I
know I would be doing exactly that.
Then the chapter goes on
to the rest of the six days that God spent creating all of what we have today.
I will list it because I am not rewriting the Bible,
just summarizing.
Day 2 -
God separated the waters of heaven from the waters of earth. And called
the space between, Sky. I say waters of heaven but I could be wrong in my
understanding of this part. Correct me if I am wrong or let me know if you
think differently. (That is the point of this)
Day 3 part 1 - God
separated the water and put dry ground between it. Land and Sea!
Day 3 part 2 - God made the land
produce vegetation. Plants with seeds according to its kind as well as
trees with fruit according to its kind. I always think of Johnny Appleseed when
I read this part. I'm not sure why... Also, God had a super busy day on day 3!
Day 4 - This is how I
understand the fourth day. God created two "great lights" for day and
night, I think of the sun and moon. He also created the stars, which in my
opinion are the greatest things ever!
Day 5 - This is the fun
day! That is, in my opinion anyways. God creates all the creatures of the sea
and birds! Finally something that moves. Motion is given to the earth. Sure,
plants are living and breathing, in an odd sort of way, but they are still,
never moving. Now there are fish in the sea and birds in the sky. I think if I
was God it would be one of my favorite days of creation.
Day 6 - Now, God fills
the land with wild animals and livestock. I always wondered if all the animals
that we see now are the same ones as the ones put here on the sixth day. I
mean, I know when I make things in Photoshop or build a new website I am always
going back and adding things. I wonder if God did the same thing.
Also on the sixth day
God created mankind. Now, something that confuses me...in the bible it says in
verse 27: "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he
created them; male and female he created them." My question, does this mean
God created more than just Adam at first, but only put Adam in Eden, or is this
just a premonition of sorts of what is to come? Any opinions are
appreciated.
I will remind you; this
is MY summary of what I have read. These are MY opinions and thoughts. I am not
saying anything other than what I think. I could be wrong in my way of
thinking. But that is why this is here. To help others and myself understand
what we are reading.
Your task is to read
Genesis 1 and then give your own opinion. Then read Genesis 2 because that is
tomorrow!
Much Love,
Heather
