Scripture to Read: Genesis 1:4-31
So, from what God taught us yesterday, we know that dinosaurs and all other animals, including man, were created as herbivores in God’s original creation. Nothing in God’s original creation ate meat. Also, we know from reading Genesis that man and animals alike lived a long time. Sin definitely brought death to this world, but the effects of sin took quite a long time to shorten the life span of man and animal. Dinosaurs are a kind of lizard, and it is a scientific fact that some lizards grow as long as they live. Since man lived 100’s of years in God’s original creation, so would dinosaurs (translated means “terrible lizard”). There are still types of lizards on this planet, but none as big as the dinosaurs before the flood. Because of sin, death has affected all of God’s creation, including the “terrible lizard.” For us, we must know God’s Truth to combat the lies that are being taught in this world. We also must share Christ, for He is the answer to the death that came into this world in Genesis 3. God clearly tells us in Hebrews 12:1-2, …let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Our focus must stay on our Lord Jesus Christ.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about the effects of sin and where we must stay focused?
2. How are you keeping focused on Christ and His Word every day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!