“Why did God make the world?”
“Why is there so much pain?”
“Can God repair what is broken?”
If you are a parent, you probably have heard questions like this – or maybe they themselves ask themselves. And
If you ever come across that you try to answer, you are not the only one. But the truth is: the answers that our children have to start … in the beginning.
Genesis 1–3 is not only the opening of the Bible – it is the basis for everything our children should know about life, themselves, and especially God.
1. Creation shows our true identity
Nowadays, children are flooded with competing reports about who they are and what is important. Genesis 1 bases them in the unchanging truth: They were created by God, made in His image, with inherent value and purpose. Before we teach them what to do, we must help them understand WHO They are – promised children of a good and glorious creator.
2. Autumn explains our broken world
When children are confronted with disappointment, injustice or confusion, Genesis gives them clarity. It explains why the world feels broken and why hearts hurt. Instead of guessing or hiding difficult realities, we can help them see the bigger whole – that sin has changed everything, and that struggle is not only personally – it is universal.
3. A promise that hopes
Even in the midst of sin, God’s promise reflects in Genesis 3: 15 – A Savior comes to defeat the evil and to restore creation. That is not only theology for adults; It is a lifeline of hope for children. When they see God’s redeeming plan interwoven in the beginning, they begin to consider the entire Bible as a story of redemption – not just a collection of stories.
In a culture in which truth, goal and hope are often questioned, so that our children help understand the start of the Bible for life. As parents we don’t have to have all the answers – but we Doing Should she have the right starting point.
And even better? That starting point has already been written. It’s in Genesis.
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Where do you start to know the greatness of God? Of course at the beginning!
The epic start of the earthThrough Costi and Christyne HinnTakes middle quality readers through an entertaining study by Genesis 1-3, giving them a greater understanding and appreciation for God’s amazing creation. In addition to reading the verses from the study of every day, children will encounter fun facts, definitions of important terms, questions that strengthen the daily lecture and a memory verse.
Your child’s faith will grow when they learn about the epic start of the earth!
Read more about the book and how you can buy here.