GRADE 9 CRE CREATION – WORK:GOD WORKED Notes
CRE — Topic: Creation | Subtopic: Work: God Worked
Subject: CRE (Christian Religious Education) • Age: 14 • Context: Kenyan classroom
1. Short overview
The Bible teaches that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh (Genesis 1–2:3). Each day God worked to bring order and beauty — light, sky, land, plants, sun and moon, sea creatures, birds, animals and finally human beings. God’s work shows purpose, care and order. For Christians in Kenya, this helps us value work, care for creation (stewardship) and honour rest (Sabbath).
2. The Seven Days of Creation (easy list)
- Day 1: Light → God separated light from darkness. 🌞🌑
- Day 2: Sky (separated waters above and below). ☁️💧
- Day 3: Land and plants (trees, crops). 🌿🌾 — important for farming in Kenya.
- Day 4: Sun, moon and stars (to mark time and seasons). 🌞🌜⭐
- Day 5: Sea creatures and birds. 🐟🦅
- Day 6: Land animals and humans (created in God's image). 👩🏾🌾👨🏻⚕️🐄
- Day 7: God rested — a day of completion and rest (Sabbath). ✋🌿
3. Important ideas (what "God worked" teaches)
- God is Creator: Everything exists because God willed it.
- Work has dignity: God’s work shows that working is good — humans were given tasks (e.g., tend the land).
- Order and purpose: Creation shows planning and means things are not by chance.
- Stewardship: Humans are caretakers — protect the environment (forests, rivers, farms).
- Rest (Sabbath): After work comes rest — balance your life (school, chores, worship).
4. Kenyan relevance — examples for students
- Farming: God gave plants and land — Kenyan farmers (tea, maize, vegetables) show that caring for crops is part of God’s plan.
- Wildlife: Protecting animals (national parks) follows the idea of caring for God's creation.
- Community work: Respecting work done by parents, teachers and artisans (carpenters, tailors) shows we value God’s gift of work.
- Rest: Observe a day of rest and worship with family — it helps health and relationships.
5. Classroom activities (short & simple)
- Group timeline: In groups, make a poster showing the seven days using drawings or magazine cut-outs.
- Role play: Students act out one day of creation and explain its importance.
- Local stewardship project: Plant trees, clean a water source, or start a school garden and link it to "caring for creation."
- Memory verse practice: Learn Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Recite in class.
6. Short answers & exam practice
Q1. Give two reasons why Christians should care for the environment. (2 marks)
Answer: Because God made the world (stewardship) and caring for it protects resources for future generations.
Q2. Describe what God did on the sixth day. (3 marks)
Answer: God created land animals and human beings. Humans were made in God's image and given responsibility over the earth.
Q3 (Long): Explain the importance of God resting on the seventh day and its meaning for Christians today. (6 marks)
Answer outline: Shows completion of creation; introduces Sabbath — a time for rest and worship; teaches balance between work and rest; encourages worship and family time; a model for human work ethic and wellbeing.
7. Key Bible references
Genesis 1:1–2:3 (main account of the seven days); Psalm 104 (praise of God as Creator).
8. Glossary (simple)
- Create: To bring something into existence.
- Creator: One who makes — in CRE, God is the Creator.
- Stewardship: Caring for what has been given (land, animals, water).
- Sabbath: A day of rest and worship.
- Dominion: Responsible care and authority over creation (not abuse).