• How Did Life Begin?
    Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course

    • 3. What makes humans unlike the animals?

      After he made the earth, Jehovah created life on it. First, he filled the earth with plants and animals. Then, “God went on to create the man in his image.” (Read Genesis 1:27.) What makes humans unique? Since we are made in God’s image, we can reflect his qualities, such as love and justice. He also created us with the ability to learn languages, appreciate art, and enjoy music. And unlike any animal, we can worship our Creator.

  • How Did Life Begin?
    Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course

    • 5. The Bible’s creation account is reasonable

      In Genesis chapter 1, the Bible describes the origin of the earth and life on it. Can you trust that account, or is it just a myth? Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

      VIDEO: Was the Universe Created?​—Excerpt (3:51)

      Collage: Scenes from the video ‘Was the Universe Created?​—Excerpt.’ 1. The six creative days as they would appear to an observer on earth. 2. The earth after the sixth creative day with the sun, dry land, water, vegetation, birds, land animals, and humans.

      • Does the Bible teach that the earth and life on it were created in six 24-hour days?

      • Do you think that the Bible’s account of creation is logical and reasonable? Why, or why not?

      Read Genesis 1:1, and then discuss this question:

      • Scientists say that the universe had a beginning. How does their conclusion compare with what you just read in the Bible?

      Some people wonder if God used evolution to create life. Read Genesis 1:21, 25, 27, and then discuss these questions:

      • Does the Bible teach that God made a simple life-form and then let it evolve into fish, mammals, and humans? Or did he create all the basic “kinds” of life?b