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- As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still.
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76 Bible Verses about Widows. Most Relevant Verses. Psalm 68:5. Verse Concepts. A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. Deuteronomy 10:18. Verse Concepts. He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing. Psalm 146:9. Verse Concepts.
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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.”. Read full chapter.
Jul 25, 2024 · And He said, ‘Young man, I say to you, arise.’ So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother.” Jesus shows compassion to a widow by raising her son. This miracle demonstrates Jesus’s deep compassion for widows, restoring hope and life to a grieving mother. 10. Deuteronomy 14:29
Dec 9, 2022 · Jesus condemned the Pharisees for their ill-treatment of widows (Mark 12:40). God has deep compassion for those who are left alone, and the church is to demonstrate that same compassion. In 1 Timothy 5, the apostle Paul gives a detailed outline of how the church and individual families are to care for widows.
- The Church Must Honor Widows and Women in Need
- The Church Must Evaluate The Needs of Widows
- The Church Should Utilize The Ministry of Godly Widows
- The Church Should Instruct Younger Widows to Remarry
- The Church Must Honor The Role of Housewife and Homemaker
- Conclusion
Honor widows who are truly in need. 1 Timothy 5:3 John MacArthur said this about the Greek word for widow which may help us better apply this text: The English word widow describes a woman whose husband is dead. The Greek word chēra (“widow”) includes that meaning, but is not limited to it. It is an adjective used as a noun, and means “bereft,” “ro...
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God. But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day. But the one wh...
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband, and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress—as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works. 1 Timothy 5:9-10 Interpretation Question:Why wer...
But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry, and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge. And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they sh...
One question that must be asked as we consider this text is, “Why are we only talking about widows and not widowers? What about the men?” No doubt, the reason is because Paul expects the men to work and be financial providers. Most likely these widows were housewives, so they had no other means of support when their husbands died. Throughout Script...
How should the church care for widows or those in need? 1. The Church Must Honor Widows and Women in Need 2. The Church Must Encourage Members to Care for Their Widows and Aging Family Members 3. The Church Must Evaluate the Needs of Widows 4. The Church Should Instruct Younger Widows to Remarry 5. The Church Must Honor the Role of Housewife and Ho...
A widow may be put on the widows' list if she is at least sixty years old and has been the wife of one husband. Literal Standard Version. A widow—do not let her be enrolled under sixty years of age, having been a wife of one husband, Majority Standard Bible.
Jan 4, 2022 · There are several things that the story of the widow’s mite teaches us. First, God sees what man overlooks. The big gifts in the temple were surely noticed by people; that’s probably what the disciples were watching. But Jesus saw what no one else did: He saw the humble gift of a poor widow.
