The Sparrow
Sparrows were among the cheapest things sold in the market - two for a farthing, or five for two farthings. Jesus chose this nearly worthless bird to make a priceless point: not one of them falls to the ground without the Father, and not one is forgotten before God. 'Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.' The psalmist, longing for God's house, envied even the sparrow that had found a home near the altar.
Key Passages
Not One Falls Without Your Father
Matthew 10:29-31
If God watches over the smallest bird, his children can face fear knowing they are known and valued, down to the hairs of their head.
29re not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
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Matthew says two sparrows sold for a farthing; Luke says five for two farthings.
Not one sparrow falls to the ground 'without your Father.'
Psalm 84 pictures a sparrow finding a home near God's altars.
Right after the sparrows Jesus said, 'the very hairs of your head are all numbered.'