Good and Evil

Memory Verse

Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 NIV

Intro

Question: What do we hear more of, good news or bad news?

My Story: Share a personal experience (age-appropriate) of receiving bad news and link your story to our “Big Question”.

Bible Story | God creates a good world

In your own words, tell the story found in Genesis 1:1-2:2.

Genesis 1:31 | How does God describe the world that he has just made?

exploring the bible

Genesis 2:15-17 | Why do you think God planted a tree called “the tree of the knowledge of good and evil”?

1 John 4:8 | Why would a loving God give us freedom and choices? 

Illustration: A robot can’t love because it doesn’t have true freedom.

Genesis 3:1-6 | Why did Adam and Eve eat the fruit God told them not to?

Revelation 12:7-9, Ezekiel 28:12-17 | Where did the snake come from?

Fun Facts

Many people have asked the question, “Did God create Satan?” The answer is no. The name “Satan” means “enemy,” and God did not create an enemy. He created a perfect angel in heaven. Remember, everything God makes is good. This angel used his freedom to turn against God and become His enemy. So, who made him Satan? Himself.

LIVING IT

Discuss: What is one new thing you learnt today?

Decide: In this battle between God and Satan, and between good and evil, whose side do you want to be on?

Do: In your own time, read Matthew 4:1-11 to learn about a time when Jesus came face-to-face with Satan.