Offerings (Mark 12:38-44)

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Offerings 
Mark 12:38-44

I. Intro 
Big Idea: Jesus honors those who give out of poverty.

II. Watch Out 
A. Jesus spoke harshly to the hardhearted. Matthew 7:26-27; Mark 12:38a
B. Our fallen nature is never satisfied. Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38b-40; John 4:24

III. Money 
A. Jesus sees our true offerings. Mark 12:41
B. Jesus knows our stories. Mark 12:42

IV. Everything 
A. Jesus values things differently. Mark 12:43
B. The woman was a living sacrifice. Mark 12:44; Romans 12:1

V. The Kingdom A. The gospel has consequences. 2 Corinthians 8:8-9
B. Be blessed. Matthew 5:3

Things to Consider

• What’s something you would have a hard time living without?
• With just days before Jesus’ would go to the cross, why do you think He took time to rebuke the teachers of the law, and point out the sacrificial giving of the poor widow?
• In what ways can Christians today act like the teachers of the law during Jesus’ time?
• Why do you think Jesus is more concerned with how we give than what we give?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Mark 12:38-44?