May 12, 2026 - Mark 12:41-44

Mark 12:41-4441 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.”NOTE: Financial giving is “sacrificial serving” in Jesus name…… The place of financial giving in the Temple was a horn shaped brass container that made a sound when coins hit it. Notice Mark’s use of the verbs “threw” by the rich and “put” by the widow. One makes more sound than the other for sure…..