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Explore the existence of dinosaurs in the Bible through archaeological and historical findings. Discover how these creatures coexisted with humans, challenging the theory of evolution. Uncover fascinating evidence, from ancient drawings to fossilized remains, that support the biblical account of creation. Embrace the power of faith in understanding the mysteries of our world.
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What About Dinosaurs? INTRO: Why This Lesson? • 1) Survey given to children in Christian homes, 70% believe Dinosaurs lived 235 million years ago. • Used to teach evolution: • “Dinosaurs lived 235 million years ago and were extinct 65 million years ago.” “Long before man…”
What About Dinosaurs? I. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? A. All beasts made the same day as man (Gen. 1:24-26, 31; Ex. 20:11). - Thus, they lived at same time as man. B. Behemoth (Job 40:15-24) Eats grass (40:15). Tail like a cedar (40:17). Bones like tubes of brass (40:18). Trembles not in flooding waters (40:23). What man can tame him (40:24)? BRONTOSAURUS?
What About Dinosaurs? I. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY? FIRE FLIES – LIGHT! EELS – ELECTRICITY! C. Leviathan (Job 41). Some form of water animal (41:1, 6- 7, 31-32). Vain to try to take him (41:8-10). Terrible jaws & teeth (41:13-14). Has scales (42:15-17). Sneezes light, fire & smoke (41:18-21). Strong neck (41:22). Counts iron as straw (41:25). BOMBARDER BEETLES – CHEMIAL EXPLOSIONS! Sounds like a DRAGON!?!
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? A. Cave Drawings Dennis Swift found this drawing in Blanding, Utah Late 1800’s, Samuel Hubbard found a cave drawing in Arizona
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? B. Inca Burial Stones Discovered in 1930’s, some 11,000 stones have been found with accurate pictures of dinosaurs. They were used by the Inca Indians as burial stones (approx. 500-1500 AD). Historical records also show that in 1570 the Spanish Conquistadors had taken some stones back to Spain.
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY?
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? C. Acambaro Figurines Discovered in 1944 in Acambaro, Mexico. Identified with the Pre-classical Chupicuaro Culture (800 BC – 200 AD).
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? C. Acambaro Figurines
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? D. SIMPLE FOOT PRINTS! While they have been found together all over the world, there are at least 3 trails in Glen Rose, TX This track was found in the Tailor Trail.
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? E. RAPID Fossilization! This pot was found encased in a piece of coal. Fossilized human leg in a boot (M.L. Leddy boot company) Fossilized hat
What About Dinosaurs? II. ARCHEOLOGY & HISTORY? E. RAPID Fossilization! …in Lower Cretaceous Limestone! Fossilized hammer found in London, TX…
What About Dinosaurs? CONCLUSION: A. Yes! Dinosaurs were real! B. No! They do not help evolutionists one bit! C. Rather, They are a testament to GOD’S POWER in creation! “Withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.” (Eph. 6:16)