Dinosaurs? Suicide? Raise Hands in Worship? | Shannon O'Dell

🦕 Dinosaurs in the Bible? Why We Raise Our Hands? Why Bad Things Happen? Let’s Talk ALL THINGS!

Is it possible that dinosaurs are in the Bible? What’s up with the word tanniyn, behemoth, or leviathan? Could they point to real creatures we’ve called “dinosaurs”? We dive into what Scripture says about these mysterious beasts!

🙌 Why do people raise their hands in worship?

It’s not just emotional—it’s biblical. From praise to prayer, blessing to swearing vows, Scripture is full of powerful imagery about what it means to lift our hands and lift His name.

🔥 Don't wait for things to get better before you praise.

Praise was born in the middle of chaos (Genesis 4). And just like Jubal started worship before there were churches or songs, your praise today can change tomorrow. There's power in your worship—even when you don’t see it yet!

❤️‍🩹 Why do bad things happen to good people?

We explore Romans 8:28 and the truth that God is working in ALL THINGS. Tragedy, trauma, mistakes, and miracles—none of it is wasted.

Whether you're walking through pain, divorce, loss, or uncertainty… God’s hands are still on you.

The hands that hid you

The hands that placed you

The hands that protect you

💥 What if YOU caused the storm?

Acts 27 reminds us—even if it’s your fault, God still has a plan.

“You are doing better than you think. You matter more than you know. Don’t give up—God hasn’t given up on you.”

🔁 Let’s Redefine the Hard Stuff:

Disappointment

Delay

Disaster

Divorce

Depression

📌 Big Takeaways:

Love others

Get to know God

Serve somebody

Tell others

Worship with motion, noise, and passion!

📖 Watch now and rediscover the power of ALL THINGS—even the ones you don’t understand yet.

00:00 | Intro

3:30 | Dinosaurs in the Bible?

11:40 | Why do people at Brand New Church raise their hands?

22:30 | How often should I forgive my spouse?

28:48 | Why do bad things happen to good people?