Unit 2 Lesson 17

Lesson 17 The Age of the Earth The Bible records the true history of the universe. Memory Verse Psalm 8:5–6 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet. Definitions Genealogy the study of a family tree Class Notes 1) Genealogy: the study of a ______tree family Genesis 5:1 This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; Class Notes Total age of the earth according to God’s Word: 2) From Adam to Abraham = about 2,00 ______ years. 0 3) From Abraham to Jesus = about 2,00 ______ years. 0 4) From Jesus to today = about 2,00 ______ years. 0years old! 5) The earth is about _______ 6,00 0 Radiometric Dating Methods • Used to measure age of rocks • Often incorrect Mount St. Helens rock: 199 c i 6 r t 1 e 986 m o i 10 rad ate yea s r a d rs e y o ld! 0 0 0 0, ld! 5 3 o