Why in the world did God make mosquitoes? Let’s look past the itch and glimpse God’s good designs and purpose in an insect with a biteful reputation.

Here’s our trail map:

• How Are Mosquitoes Born?
• Why Do Mosquitoes Suck Blood?
• Why Did God Make Mosquitoes?
• How Do Mosquitoes Show Us God’s Goodness?

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• The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
• Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
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Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” Genesis 1:31 (NIV)

“God said, ‘Look, I have given you all the plants that have grain for seeds and all the trees whose fruits have seeds in them. They will be food for you. I have given all the green plants as food for every wild animal, every bird of the air, and every small crawling animal.’ And it happened.” Genesis 1:29-30 (NCV)

“Against its will, all creation was subjected to God’s curse. But with eager hope, the creation looks forward to the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” Romans 8:20-22 (NLT)

“...I am making everything new!...” Revelation 21:5 (NIV)

“The Lord is good to everyone.

He showers compassion on all his creation.” Psalm 145:9 (NLT)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

• Larva: A baby insect.
• Mosquito Wriggler: The larva stage of a mosquito.
• Siphon: The breathing tube at the end of a mosquito larva’s body that allows it to breathe while underwater.
• Pupa: A juvenile insect. The life stage before growing into an adult.
• Mosquito Tumbler: The pupa stage of a mosquito.
• Protein: Tiny building materials in living things that help bodies grow, repair themselves, and do important jobs.
• Pollinator: A creature that helps spread pollen, which helps plants grow.

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