The basic components of an ex nihilo creation story are below. The first sentence of the story is provided. Complete the ex nihilo story by putting the correct sentences in the proper order.



A long time ago, there was nothing but darkness.



The bright light from the sphere

fell on the vast expanse of water.

The animal dived into the water

and brought up a small piece of

mud, which started expanding.

God pointed at the darkness

and uttered a command.

This action led to the creation

of Earth.

Within the sphere was an animal.

Inside the sphere sat God,

creator of everything.

Suddenly from the darkness

emerged a bright, translucent

sphere hanging in midair.



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