Animals of the Bible · Sky · Birds
The Sparrow
The Sparrow — a wonderful creature of Scripture and of the Bible world
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- Key verse
- Matthew 10:29
- Where it lived
- The “sky” habitat in the Bible lands: the valleys and hills of the Holy Land
- What it reminds us of
- God’s care for the little ones
Stories from Scripture
The Sparrow in the stories of the Bible
People of faith
The Sparrow in Scripture
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
Matthew 10:29The prophets and the wise
What the Bible teaches about the sparrow
Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.
Psalm 84:3
Wonders of Creation
Did you know?
Two sparrows cost one small coin (a “farthing” in the King James Bible) — the lowest price in the market of Jerusalem. Yet God knows every single sparrow!
In Bible times, the sparrow was part of the everyday scenery of the lands of the ancient East.
Every feature of this creature shows the order and care of the Creator for all the living things on earth.
What the sparrow teaches us
The Sparrow = God’s care for the little ones
If God takes care of a sparrow that is worth almost nothing, how much more does He take care of you? You are precious in His eyes.
How we can live this out today
Look at nature and thank God for the care He gives to every creature, big or small!
Mini-Quiz
What did you learn about the sparrow?
In which book of the Bible do we find references to the sparrow?
For parents and children
At home and in Sunday school
A question for parents and children
What can we learn from the way God takes care of the animals in nature? How does the Bible show us His love for us?
“Lord, thank You for the wonderful world You made and for Your care every day. Teach me to love Your creation and to follow You with a thankful heart! Amen.”