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GOD OF THE 5TH SPARROW

Matthew 10:29-31

 

Introduction

1.     Matthew 10 – prepare disciples for opposition

2.     Verse 29 – 2 sparrows – 1 farthing

3.     Luke 12:6 – 5 sparrows – 2 farthings

4.     1 extra – thrown in for free

5.     Like “baker’s dozen” = 13

 

We have a God of the 5th Sparrow

1.     God on unimportant objects

a.     As the world views things

b.     Psalm 50:10-11 – birds belong to God

c.     Neglected or alone? God is there

d.     Hagar – Genesis 16:13

2.     God of universal oversight

a.     God knows and cares

b.     Any time, any place, any situation

c.     Paul in jail – sings – Acts 16:22-23

d.     Ship in a storm – Acts 27:21-24 – God is with us

e.     On other hand – Knows my sin, weakness, thoughts, secrets

f.      Can’t fool God – Galatians 6:7

3.     God of unfailing concern

a.     Romans 8:28

b.     Every sparrow – not just the rich, pretty, important

c.     Man changes moods – feelings – not God



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