God created light and separated it from the darkness. (Genesis 1:3-5)
God created an expanse (vault or firmament) to separate the waters below from the waters above. (Genesis 1:6-8)
God gathered the waters together, creating dry land (earth) and seas. God caused the earth to bring forth vegetation, plants, and trees. (Genesis 1:9-13)
God created the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights for the earth. (Genesis 1:14-19)
God created sea creatures and birds, blessing them to be fruitful and multiply. (Genesis 1:20-23)
God created various land animals, each according to its kind. God created humans, male and female, in His own image, giving them dominion over the earth and all living creatures. (Genesis 1:24-31)
Around 6 million years ago humans diverge from primates. These early ancestors of humans lived in the forests of Africa.
The hominid lineage split from the apes. The australopithecines were bipedal (walking on two legs) and showed some characteristics of both apes and humans. The most famous fossil of this group is "Lucy," a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis.
The genus Homo emerges. These early Homo species had larger brains and more advanced tool-making abilities. Homo habilis, for example, is known for its use of stone tools.
Homo erectus is believed to be the first hominid to have migrated out of Africa and spread to other parts of the world. They had a larger brain size and more sophisticated tools.
Homo sapiens (humans) emerge in Africa. This period saw the development of more advanced tools, art, and symbolic expression.