Creation of Heaven and Earth

On the fourth day, God ignited the sky. He hung the sun to command the day,

the moon to govern the night. Stars exploded across the heavens in brilliant waves.

On the fifth day, the oceans erupted with sea creatures. Birds swept into the air,

painting it with life. On the sixth day, animals burst forth, mighty beasts and

tiny creatures alike. Then God formed mankind in His image, male and female, radiating with divine

breath. He blessed them to multiply and shepherd all creation under His watch.