Tuesday Scripture:
Mark 12:41-44
Mark 12:41-44
- Tell the story: Jesus and his disciples watched wealthy people giving a lot of money to the temple treasury. Then they saw a poor widow come and give just two small coins. He told the disciples her offering was more than anyone else had given.
- Read Mark 12:41-44
- Read pages 257 in the Shine On story Bible.
- Prime the pump:
- Things to notice:
- This story is also found in Matthew 23:6 and Luke 20:47-47; 21:1-4. Read and compare!
- Conversation starters:
- Read what comes before this story. People are wrestling with a desire to feel important, and Jesus keeps redirecting them toward life inside the blessing. Talk about these sometimes competing urges.
- Things to notice:
- Activity prompt:
- Give something away.