5.5 - The widow at the treasury Flashcards
Explain Mark 12:41-44
(The widow at the treasury)
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.”
What was a way of life for many widows?
poverty
How much did the widow give?
A small amount
How much did the rich people give?
A lot
Why is the widow’s sacrifice more important than the rich people’s large donations?
Because she gave all her wealth - her only way to live. However the rich people kept most of their wealth for themselves.
Who built the temple in Jeruslem?
Solomon
why was the temple built?
to house the ark of covenant where Jews believed God was housed
Where was the treasury?
In the Court of Women
What did Jesus do?
he praised the woman for her generosity
What did she show?
generosity, great faith and devotion to God
