Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Prayer Suggestions The prayer suggestions provide specific ideas for the teacher to pray during the week for his or her students. These ideas are based on the goals and truths of the lesson.

Biblical Passage

Genesis 1:1–2, 1:26–31; Hebrews 11:3 

Supporting Passages

Psalm 8:3–8, John 1:1–3, Colossians 1:15–17, Revelation 4:11

Memory Verse

Genesis 1:27

Biblical Truth

God created the world from nothing and made people in His own image.

Context

The creation account serves as the beginning point of the entire Bible. How people understand their origin shapes their entire worldview. Genesis 1 describes the beginning, the movement from chaos to a perfectly ordered world. Humanity is God’s crowning achievement in all of the created order. God created man and woman in His very image. He created them for a purpose: to worship and fellowship with Him and to rule over His wonderfully created world. This passage marks the starting point for a study of the Old Testament because God’s divine encounters with people began with Adam and Eve. 

Learning Goals
  • Explore: Students will understand the greatness of the Creator and His creation.
  • Transform: Students will begin to value God’s creation and His direction to care for His world.
Prayer Suggestions
As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for your students.
  • Pray that students will acknowledge God as Creator.
  • Pray that students will realize their place of favor among God’s creation.
  • Pray that students will obey God’s direction to care for the world.

Prep Guide

Acknowledgments