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GENESIS 1

The Bible starts with the creation account, which occurs in six days. On the first day God creates light; on the second, the firmament of heaven; on the third, he separates water and land, and creates plant life; on the fourth day he creates the sun, moon, and stars; on the fifth day marine life and birds; on the sixth day land animals, and man and woman.

PEOPLE: God - Spirit of God - the first man and woman

PLACES: Empty space, which becomes the universe, particularly the earth.

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