God the Creator (Non-Living Things) – Basic 1 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

God is our Heavenly Father, and He made everything we see. He is great, loving, kind, powerful, holy and everywhere. He created non-living things such as light, the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, water and air, so that we can use them, enjoy a beautiful world and see His power.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• say who God is and name some things God is like;
• name non-living things that God created;
• say what God made on Day 1 and Day 2;
• give reasons why God created these things;
• thank God for creating the sun, moon, stars, water and other beautiful things.

Who is God?

• God is our Heavenly Father.
• God made everything we see.
• God is very powerful.
• God loves us very much.
• God lives in Heaven.
• God is everywhere.

What is God like? The attributes of God

1. God is great

• He is the greatest of all.
• Nothing is bigger than God.

2. God is loving

• He loves everyone.
• He loves you and me.

3. God is kind

• He is good to us.
• He takes care of us.

4. God is powerful

• He can do anything.
• Nothing is too hard for God.

5. God is holy

• God is pure and perfect.
• God has no sin.

6. God is everywhere

• God is in Heaven.
• God is with us always.
• We cannot hide from God.

Which non-living things did God create?

The Bible says: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).

Day 1: light

• God said, “Let there be light.”
• Light came.
• God separated day and night.

Day 2: sky

• God made the sky (Heaven).
• The sky is beautiful and blue.

What else did God create?

1. The sun ☀️

• Gives us light during the day.
• Keeps us warm.
• Is very bright and hot.

2. The moon 🌙

• Gives us light at night.
• Is beautiful in the sky.

3. The stars ⭐

• Shine at night.
• There are many, many stars in the sky.
• They twinkle.

4. Water 💧

• Rivers and streams
• Oceans and seas
• Lakes and ponds
• Rain from the sky

5. Mountains and hills 🏔️

• Are made of big rocks and stones.
• Are tall and beautiful.

6. Sand

• At the beach
• In the desert

7. Clouds ☁️

• Float in the sky.
• Are white and fluffy.
• Bring rain.

8. Air

• We breathe air.
• We cannot see it, but it is all around us.

Why did God create these things?

• For us to use
• To make the world beautiful
• To show His power
• To take care of us

Let us thank God

“Thank you God for creating the sun, moon, stars, water, and all beautiful things!”

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. God is our _____.
   • a) friend only
   • b) Heavenly Father
   • c) teacher
2. God created everything in _____ days.
   • a) 5
   • b) 6
   • c) 10
3. The sun gives us _____.
   • a) darkness
   • b) light and warmth
   • c) cold
4. God is _____.
   • a) weak
   • b) powerful
   • c) small
5. The moon shines at _____.
   • a) morning
   • b) afternoon
   • c) night

Assignment

1. Draw the sun, moon and stars.
2. Name 5 non-living things God created.
3. Say “Thank you God” before you sleep.
4. Learn Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”