Mark 12 41 43 The Widows Mite The

Mark 12: 41 -43 “The Widow’s Mite”

The Coin • 1/64 of a common day laborer’s wage. • Greek, A lepton, “a tiny thing” • English word, “Mite” • Copper Coin

Widow’s Mite:

John Doe 2121 Walnut Lane Anywhere, USA 55512 2121 Date: _____ Pay To The Order Of ……. $ ________________________ Dollars For: _______

Two Pennies

The Temple

The Temple

Observing the Giving of Others. • Filing past the collection Plate

The Condemnation of the Pharisees • Before: Mark 12: 38 -40 • “Big Hog at the Trough” • After: Mark 13: 1 -2 • Warnings to the establishment!

The Challenge To “Clergy” • Leadership: (people paid by the church. ) • Consecration--not Cash. • Never be in this for money or status only service. • The real lesson: Don’t be self-serving!

The Commendation of the Widow • “They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything” • A life of trust. • A life of sacrifice. • A life of service.

To Christians: A Challenge to Commitment • Sacrificial Giving. • The Joy of Giving. • Trust in God.

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