1. UNIT II
The Words of
God Form Us

2. • CREATE – to
bring
something in
existence out
of nothing

3. GOD is our
CREATOR:
the maker
and final goal
of everything
that exists

4. The Message of Creation
What is God trying to
tell us through His
creation?

5. The Message of Creation
1) Nothing
exists that
does not owe
its existence
to God.

6. The Message of Creation
2) Each creature possesses
its own particular
goodness and perfection.

7. The Message of Creation
3) God wills the inter -
dependence of creatures.

8. The Message of Creation
4. The order and harmony
of the world illuminates
the beauty of God’s
creation.

9. The Message of Creation
5. The hierarchy of
creatures is expressed by
the order of the six days.
God is a God of order.

10. 6. Man is the
summit (the
masterpiece) of
God’s creation
The Message of Creation

11. The Message of Creation
7. The Sabbath (the end of
work) is a day of holy
rest.

12. The Message of Creation
8. All created things and
human history have a
meaning, purpose, and
destiny.

13. The Message of Creation
9. The whole of creation is
good and is at the service
of man.

14. The Message of Creation
10. Man is the steward
(care taker) of God’s
creation.

15. Our Response to God’s
Message
1. We must adore and
worship God, our creator.

16. Our Response to God’s
Message
2. We must be aware that
God endowed us with
talents and gifts, which
we must nurture and use
for good.

17. Our Response to God’s
Message
3. We must respect and
protect the dignity of
every man.

18. Our Response to God’s
Message
4. We must take care of
God’s creation.

19. Our Response to God’s
Message
5. We must remember to
keep holy the Sabbath
Day.

20. Our Response to God’s
Message
“Anything we do, if not
offered to God is wasted.”