24th Sunday after Pentecost
Mark 12:38-44
12:38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces,
12:39 and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets!
12:40 They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”
12:41 He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums.
12:42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny.
12:43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury.
12:44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
Reflect & Practice
- Why do you think Jesus warned those in the crowd to be aware of the scribes and those who seek to elevate themselves?
- What does Jesus mean when he says that the widow you gave two pennies gave more than the rich who put in large amounts of money?
- In what ways might we choose to be like the widow this week? In what practical ways can we give our full selves and resources for the sake of the kingdom?
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