Or maybe God uses metaphors so you can understand him better.
Truly - what would be the point? If there is a God, and He created everything and everyone (obviously He created us with some intelligence or everyone here wouldn't be having this conversation) there had to be some reason. He had to know that we'd be wondering what that reason is eventually. The written word seems to be the most logical thing that could be passed down the generations. So, why would He choose to give that explanation by speaking in riddles so as to create confusion for those intelligent inquirers?
I don't remember Jesus being mentioned in the book of Genesis. Particularly Genesis 1:1.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ~ Genesis 1:1
If you look at the original text, the word used for "God" is Elohim. This is the plural for El (God), meaning "more than two". Realize that throughout the Bible, God is described as being three beings in one: God the father, God the Son (JC), and God the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, his statement would have been correct - as part of the whole.
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I agree - I'd love for anyone who has actually studied the Bible (original texts preferably) to try and prove evolution...