Overview
The farthing (Greek: lepton) was a small Roman copper coin worth approximately 1/64th of a denarius, or a day laborer's wage. Jesus referenced this humble coin twice to teach profound truths about God's attention to detail and His care for the powerless.
Key Scriptures
"Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father: but the very hairs of your head are all numbered" (Matthew 10:29-30, KJV).
"And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing" (Mark 12:42, KJV).
Jesus also said, "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, He shall in no wise lose his reward" (Matthew 10:42, KJV).
Application
Remember that God values every person and action, no matter how small or overlooked by society—practice generosity and compassion toward those others disregard.