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Jun 29, 2023 · How do we find meaning and purpose in our life as a widow? As you navigate your way through your grief one of the first steps will be to decide what kind of ...
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6 days ago · In the New Testament, we encounter the widow of Nain, whose only son had died. Jesus, moved with compassion, resurrects the young man, restoring hope and security to the widow (Luke 7:11-17). This account demonstrates Jesus’ special concern for widows and His power over death itself (Teslyuk, 2021).
InBible study of Jesus' parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 includes outlines, discussion questions, and lessons to learn.
What is the Meaning of the Widow’s Mite? Let’s dig a little deeper into this story. The Bible tells us that she put two mites, some translations say two small coins, in the collection box. The Greek word translated as mite is leptón, (pronounced lep-ton’) and could also mean something scaled (light), i.e. a small coin, or mite.
- Prayer
- Key Scripture
- Introduction to The Generous Widow’s Offering
- Digging Deeper: The Meaning of The Widow’s Mite
- She Is called and We Are called
- Conclusion
Generous God, you spared nothing to bring us into relationship with you. You gave us everything in the person of Jesus. Inspire us through your Holy Spirit as we read about a widow who gave all she had to live on. Move our hearts and encourage us through her example. Amen.
Mark 12:41-44 “[Jesus] sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny” (Mark 12:41-42).
Whenever the Trader Joe’s cashier rings the bell, I feel a little uncomfortable about being pressured. When he asks if I would like to donate to charity, the real me (who needs to research the organization and know where the money actually goes) wants to say, “no,” but I imagine it’s the self-conscious Asian part of me who starts to take mental not...
The Temple treasury of Jesus’s time consisted of thirteen chests, or wooden boxes, with metal trumpet-shaped mouths on top. These were placed in the Women’s Court. Seven of the thirteen contribution boxes were for collecting specific offerings to support the needs of the Temple. The other five chests were mostly for volunteer offerings, which is li...
On a quiet Monday morning, our treasurer called and asked me to check with one of the sisters in our church to see if she wrote an extra zero on her offering check. “Should it be $80 instead of $800? We will hold the check until you double check with her,” the treasurer told me. The sister who made the offering is a widow with three children to sup...
The poor widow walked into the bustling Women’s Court. She quietly offered her whole life knowing it was not a religious requirement, knowing she would receive no praise in return, knowing her offering was insignificant in monetary value, and knowing her limited ability and her poverty. Yet she offered it all anyway. Would we? She gave a willing sa...
There are four types of widows in these verses: (1) The “widows indeed” (NASB; NIV = “really in need”), who do not have family members to care for them (5:3-5, 9-10); (2) Widows with children and grandchildren (5:4, 16); (3) Younger widows, who should remarry (5:11-15); (4) Widows who live for pleasure rather than for the Lord (5:6).
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Jul 25, 2024 · The Bible places significant emphasis on caring for widows, highlighting God's compassion and justice for those who are vulnerable and marginalized. Widows often symbolize the most disadvantaged in society, and the scriptures consistently call for their protection, support, and respect.
