Word: The Creation 2

"So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation." Genesis 2:1-3

God, the creator of the universe, complete all of the creation of the Earth in a series of six subsequent days. On the first day, light was created. This light separated the darkness and is now what we call day and night. On the second day, the sky and the waters were separated (forming the heavens (sky, including atmosphere) and the water. On the third day, God created the sea and the land. Most notably is that vegetation sprouted on this day. On the fourth day, the Sun, the moon, and the stars were created. They now preside over the day and the night, with the purpose of marking off the seasons, the days, and the years. On the fifth day, fish and birds were formed. They were created for the purpose of filling the sky and the seas. On the sixth day, animals were created with the main purpose of filling the earth. Humans were created on this day to watch and care for the earth (animals and the plants). They were also created for the main purpose of communing with God on earth. On the seventh and final day, God rested and looked over all of his work, calling it very good. As we can see, in an elaborate process of steps, God created the Earth steadfastly. Though no one knows just how this was done, all that is important is that God did it and each thing had and still has a purpose to serve.