OCTOBER 4, Genesis 1:26-28, 2:7, 2:18-22

Where does man come from? Man did not evolve from some ape-like being. Charles Darwin invented the theory of evolution and many people believe in Darwin’s theory. Many of your school teachers may believe it – but you MUST NOT. Why? Because the Bible, God’s Word, states that God created man from dust and not through a slow process involving an ape-like being; Adam, the first man, was a fully-grown fully-developed man the very second he was made!

By the hand of God, Adam was created from the dust of the ground. How interesting, it was different from the making of the animals. Adam was personally made by God. Not just this, God breathed into Adam the breath of life. The best part is this – God made man in His image. In other words, man was made like God. Unlike animals and birds, Adam has a soul and could communicate and fellowship with God.

God gave the entire earth to Adam to enjoy and use – all the plants were food for him and the animals. At that time, were animals carnivorous (meat-eating)? Answer:                 . At that time, there was no sin, so there was no death, no dead animals and therefore no meat and therefore no meat-eaters. Deer and tigers could live together side-by-side. All animals lived together without fighting or hurting each other.

God told Adam to multiply – to have a big family of children, grand- children and great-grandchildren, etc. God wanted many people on the earth. How could Adam have children without a wife? God had to do something.

When God made the animals to pass before Adam, Adam gave them names. He saw that there were both male and female animals. But, Adam was all alone. God saw how sad and lonely he was. God cared and so He made Adam go into a deep sleep. As he was sleeping, God took one of his bones, a rib, and from it He made a woman. What do you think when Adam saw his wife? What name did he give to her? Answer:                                                                .

Remember there is no such thing as evolution. Many in the world may believe in it and may laugh at you for believing the bible. Dear child, you have the faith to trust in God and not in man.

Thought: Evolution is an evil lie!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that You made man and that there is no evolution. I pray I will have the simple faith to believe in Your Holy Word – the Bible. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.