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- And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
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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.
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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.
5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
- 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...
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.
Oct 12, 2024 · Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.'”
Jan 14, 2024 · Jesus noticed and affirmed the faith of the persistent widow who kept asking the unjust judge for help until he relented (Luke 18:1-8). Our Lord Jesus cares much more than any unjust judge and inclines His ear to widows.
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