Gen 1:14 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 1:14-19: The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Stars This section tells us about the fourth day of creation, when God made the sun, moon, and stars. These lights in the sky are not just beautiful—they have important jobs. They give light to the earth, help us keep track of time, and separate day from night. God made these lights to serve people on earth, not for themselves. The sun, moon, and stars show God’s power and wisdom. They remind us to praise our Creator, who made the heavens beautiful and made sure they are useful for us. v. 14 : God commanded, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.” Before this, there was light, but it was not organized. Now God made the light into the sun, moon, and stars, each with its own purpose. These lights help us know when it is day or night, and they mark seasons, days, and years. The sun’s movement causes summer and winter, while the moon helps us measure months (Ecclesiastes 3:1 ). They are also signs for changes in weather and for special times (Matthew 16:2,3 ).

‏ Genesis 1:14

Genesis 1:14-19: The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Stars

This section tells us about the fourth day of creation, when God made the sun, moon, and stars. These lights in the sky are not just beautiful—they have important jobs. They give light to the earth, help us keep track of time, and separate day from night. God made these lights to serve people on earth, not for themselves. The sun, moon, and stars show God’s power and wisdom. They remind us to praise our Creator, who made the heavens beautiful and made sure they are useful for us.

v. 14: God commanded, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years.” Before this, there was light, but it was not organized. Now God made the light into the sun, moon, and stars, each with its own purpose. These lights help us know when it is day or night, and they mark seasons, days, and years. The sun’s movement causes summer and winter, while the moon helps us measure months (Ecclesiastes 3:1 ^a). They are also signs for changes in weather and for special times (Matthew 16:2,3 ^b).