(a) Outline in chronological order the first creation story. [9 marks]
(b) Give three reasons why man is regarded as the crown of creation. [6 marks]
Explanation
1.(a)Genesis 1:1 - 31:
(i) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
(ii) The earth was without form and void and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
(iii) And the spirit of God was moving over the face of the waters.
(iv) On the first day, light was created and was separated from darkness to form day and night.
(v) On the second day, the firmament/the heavens were created.
(vi) On the third day, land, sea and vegetation were created.
(vii) God created the heavenly bodies (sun, moon and stars) on the fourth day.
(viii) On the fifth day, sea animals and birds were created.
(ix) God finally created land animals and man on the sixth day.
(x) On the seventh day, God rested.
(b) Reasons why Man is regarded as crown of creation:
(i) Ability to distinguish between good and evil or because he has intelligence.
(ii) Man was created in the image and likeness of God.
(iii) Man was given the creative ability of God.
(iv) Man was given the authority to subdue the earth.
(v) He was also given dominion over other creatures.
(vi) Man was to give names to other creatures.