Do you think Jesus had a favorite bird? If he did it might have been... (spoiler alert!)...

The house sparrow!

The house sparrow is one of the most common birds, found on every continent except Antartica. The oldest fossil of a house sparrow was found in Bethlehem. It's likely that Jesus grew up with house sparrows much like the ones in our own yards! But when we learn a little more about how Jesus taught using birds in the Bible, and how much it takes to feed a house sparrow, we discover powerful truth in God's promise of provision.

Resources mentioned:

Merlin Bird ID App

Eryn's new book, Rooted In Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

“Through his power all things were made—things in heaven and on earth” Colossians 1:16“​​

"Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” Matthew 6:26"

"All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.God, your thoughts are precious to me. They are so many!” Psalm 139:16-17

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