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Genesis creation narrative

The Genesis Creation Narrative (sometimes known as the Book of Genesis) is a story in the Bible about how God created the world. The narrative tells us that God spoke and the entire universe appeared. He first made light and separated the day from the night. Then, He created the stars, the moon, and the sun. He made the land, the plants, and the animals. Finally, He created human beings and gave them the job of caring for the world. God made everything good! The Genesis Creation Narrative is an important part of the Bible because it tells us where we came from and why we are here.