Genesis says that a being of infinite MIGHT and MAGESTY took his time and put in the equivalent of a man’s work week to create the universe. He ‘divided light from darkness’ creating the laws of the universe, he brought forth life, and he made humanity and gave them souls after his own image so that they could dwell with him forever in Heaven. Then he rested on the seventh day.
You’re exactly right. The entire universe IS a parable. We can learn a lot about God, and about ourselves from it. We deal with the consequences of our actions every time we bury someone we love. Someone once said that the only man made things in Heaven are Jesus’ scars.