Mark 12:41-44 - 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”
Group Discussion Questions
Starter: Please share about the most generous person you know. In your opinion, what makes them generous?
Go Deeper
1. Read Mark 12:41-44
2. Paint this scene in your mind. What do the rich people look like? How is Jesus dressed? What does the widow look like? What are sounds?
3. In your opinion, what does God think about the gifts of the wealthy in this story?
4. Jesus has obvious praise for the widow. What would you imagine her backstory to be? How long had she been a widow? What could God have done in her life to make her so grateful? How might her trust in God help her in everyday life?
5. Apply this story to your life. What thought or emotion do you need to correct to enable you to trust God more? How would increased trust impact your giving?
