Three short devos below. One big God. Faith at home starts now!
God Made The World! | WEEK 1 | DEVO 1
Memory Verse: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, NKJV)
Devo 1: God Made Light and Sky
Big Idea: God made the world.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:1–8 (NKJV)
Devotional:
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine there’s no sun, no moon, no stars, just darkness everywhere. That’s how the world was before God spoke. Then, with just three words, “Let there be light,” everything changed! Light filled the world, and God said it was good. Just like that, God showed His amazing power. But the story doesn’t stop there, Jesus later told us, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). That means the same God who created light wants to bring His light and hope into our hearts.
Interactive Activity:
Turn off all the lights in the room. Wait in the dark for 10 seconds, then have one person flip on a light while everyone shouts, “Let there be light!” Talk about how powerful light is. Even a little bit can chase away darkness.
Questions (pick what fits your kids’ ages):
“God, thank You for creating light and for sending Jesus, the Light of the World. We praise You because Your light always wins over darkness. Each of us is thankful for one thing You made that brings us joy… [go around and let each person share]. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Devo 1: God Made Light and Sky
Big Idea: God made the world.
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:1–8 (NKJV)
Devotional:
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine there’s no sun, no moon, no stars, just darkness everywhere. That’s how the world was before God spoke. Then, with just three words, “Let there be light,” everything changed! Light filled the world, and God said it was good. Just like that, God showed His amazing power. But the story doesn’t stop there, Jesus later told us, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). That means the same God who created light wants to bring His light and hope into our hearts.
Interactive Activity:
Turn off all the lights in the room. Wait in the dark for 10 seconds, then have one person flip on a light while everyone shouts, “Let there be light!” Talk about how powerful light is. Even a little bit can chase away darkness.
Questions (pick what fits your kids’ ages):
- What do you think it was like when God first made light?
- Younger: What’s something in the dark that makes you nervous? Older: How does Jesus being “the light of the world” give us hope?
- How can our family show God’s light at school, at work, or at home this week?
“God, thank You for creating light and for sending Jesus, the Light of the World. We praise You because Your light always wins over darkness. Each of us is thankful for one thing You made that brings us joy… [go around and let each person share]. Amen.”
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
God Made The World! | WEEK 1 | DEVO 2
Big Idea: God Made Land and Plants
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:9–13 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God gathered the waters so that dry land appeared. He called the land “Earth” and the water “Seas.” Then He filled the land with plants, trees, and fruit, everything needed for life. Imagine the very first apple tree sprouting or the first flower blooming! God didn’t make a messy, random world; He made an orderly, beautiful one. And just like He gave seeds the power to grow into something amazing, He designed your life to grow with purpose too. Jesus later said that if we stay close to Him, we’re like branches connected to a healthy vine (John 15:5). We will grow and produce good fruit in our lives.
Interactive Activity:
Give everyone a small seed (or use something like rice or beans). Hold it in your hand and look at how tiny it is. Talk about how God designed something so small to grow into something much bigger.
Questions:
God, thank You for making land, trees, and plants. Thank You that You made us with purpose too. Each of us will thank You for one plant or food we enjoy… [family shares]. Help us grow strong in Jesus, like branches connected to Him. Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:9–13 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God gathered the waters so that dry land appeared. He called the land “Earth” and the water “Seas.” Then He filled the land with plants, trees, and fruit, everything needed for life. Imagine the very first apple tree sprouting or the first flower blooming! God didn’t make a messy, random world; He made an orderly, beautiful one. And just like He gave seeds the power to grow into something amazing, He designed your life to grow with purpose too. Jesus later said that if we stay close to Him, we’re like branches connected to a healthy vine (John 15:5). We will grow and produce good fruit in our lives.
Interactive Activity:
Give everyone a small seed (or use something like rice or beans). Hold it in your hand and look at how tiny it is. Talk about how God designed something so small to grow into something much bigger.
Questions:
- What’s your favorite food or plant that God made?
- Younger: What do you think it would’ve been like to see the first flower?
Older: How does John 15:5 help us understand our purpose? - What’s one way we can grow closer to Jesus this week?
God, thank You for making land, trees, and plants. Thank You that You made us with purpose too. Each of us will thank You for one plant or food we enjoy… [family shares]. Help us grow strong in Jesus, like branches connected to Him. Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
God Made The World! | WEEK 1 | DEVO 3
Big Idea: God Made Animals and Filled the Earth
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:14–25 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God made the sun, moon, and stars to shine in the sky and mark the seasons. Then He filled the seas with fish, the skies with birds, and the land with animals of every kind. From the tiniest ant to the tallest giraffe. God called them good, and He enjoyed the world He had made. Just as every animal has a role in creation, God made you with a special role too. Jesus reminded us of this when He said God even cares about sparrows (Matthew 10:29–31). If He cares for birds, how much more does He care for you!
Interactive Activity:
Play “animal charades.” Each person acts like an animal God made, and others guess. Celebrate God’s creativity in making so many unique creatures.
Questions:
God, thank You for making the sun, moon, stars, and all the animals. Thank You for making me special and caring for me even more than sparrows. Each of us will name an animal we think is amazing… [family shares]. We praise You for being such a creative God! Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”
Bible Reading — Genesis 1:14–25 (NKJV)
Devotional:
God made the sun, moon, and stars to shine in the sky and mark the seasons. Then He filled the seas with fish, the skies with birds, and the land with animals of every kind. From the tiniest ant to the tallest giraffe. God called them good, and He enjoyed the world He had made. Just as every animal has a role in creation, God made you with a special role too. Jesus reminded us of this when He said God even cares about sparrows (Matthew 10:29–31). If He cares for birds, how much more does He care for you!
Interactive Activity:
Play “animal charades.” Each person acts like an animal God made, and others guess. Celebrate God’s creativity in making so many unique creatures.
Questions:
- What’s the coolest or funniest animal God made?
- Younger: How do animals show us God’s creativity?
Older: How does Jesus’ teaching about sparrows show us God’s love? - What’s one way we can trust God’s care for us this week?
God, thank You for making the sun, moon, stars, and all the animals. Thank You for making me special and caring for me even more than sparrows. Each of us will name an animal we think is amazing… [family shares]. We praise You for being such a creative God! Amen.
Wrap-Up (interactive):
Parent: “Who made the world?”
KiDS: “God made the world!”