“the heavens declare the glory of god; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” ps. 19:1 birds...
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“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Ps. 19:1
Birds and Bees declareevidence that there is a God
The BirdsThe Birds
1. Bones1. Bones
Evolution - evolved from reptiles
Solid bones ??? Too heavy
Spongy
Warren Truss
A bird’s bones are light but very strong. Interior supports are called struts (same as in airplanes).
The bones of a bird are filled with air spaces to reduce weight
Struts
God Designed Birdsthis way
The BirdsThe Birds
2. Wings2. Wings
Gen. 1:21 “...winged fowl...”
Like a living airplane
wings, propeller, stearing gear,slots and flaps
The same principle that enables an airplane wing to stay aloft permits a bird
wing to stay aloft.
Note: Camber, angle of attack, creation of lift and drag.
Separation of feathers produces extra drag, similar to wing flaps on airplane.
Bald Eagle is a great flying Machine
God designed the Eagle
AlbatrossAlbatross - God’s Champion Glider
9 ft. wing span
Soar most of life
Land for nesting
Drink salt water
Birds are fastest creatures on earthBirds are fastest creatures on earth
Peregrine Falcon
180 MPH
Eagle - 100 MPH
The BirdsThe Birds
3. Eyesight3. Eyesight
Eagle - perfect focus while diving
Can spot rabbit 2 miles away
Third eyelid serves as wiper
Did not happen by chance
The BirdsThe Birds
4. Beaks 4. Beaks Different kinds - food they eat
The BirdsThe Birds
5. Nesting Abilities5. Nesting Abilities
Who taught the bird to do this
The BirdsThe Birds
6. Navigational Abilities6. Navigational Abilities
Without a map or compass
Golden Plover - Flies from Canada to South America nonstop
Blackpoll Warbler - Nests in Canda Then flies to Brazil - 4,000 miles
Birds are evidence of a God
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” Matt. 6:26
Hummingbirds eat 60 times a day
The BeesThe Bees
1. Making Honey1. Making Honey
God gave ability to change nectar
Honey stomach - stores nectar
The BeesThe Bees
2. The Honeycomb2. The Honeycomb
Cell to store
Hexagon
Great Architect GodGave them intelligence to make honeycomb
The BeesThe Bees
3. Claws3. Claws
Sharp Tips to walk on rough areas
Cushions between claws to walk on smooth surfaces
The BeesThe Bees
4. Cross pollination4. Cross pollination
Main purpose to get nectar
The BeesThe Bees
5. Wings5. Wings
Requires large wings
The BeesThe Bees
6. Communicate6. Communicate
Movements to communicate
The BeesThe Bees
7. Generate Heat7. Generate Heat
Cold blooded
Cluster together and begin shaking to create heat
When hot they beat wings to blow in air to the bee-hive
The BeesThe Bees
How did the Bees learn these How did the Bees learn these things ?things ?
Trial and Error ??? Survive ???
First bees knew as much as bees do today
Fossilized bee looks like our bees
Speak of a designer - Gen. 1:21
Man has never created anything that has instinct or intelligence.
Man cannot create a blade of grass - much less a bird or a bee!
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Ps. 19:1
Birds and Bees declareevidence that there is a God
Sermon by Arthur PigmanSermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ Evans Church of Christ
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