2. The “Mitey” Widow
Mark 12:41-44

3. The Story Herod’s temple complex had additional courtyards
Jesus taught in the “women’s court”
Contributions were also made in this area
Least valuable coin was a lepta (mite, KJV/ASV)
2 lepta = 1/64 denarius (laborer’s daily wage)
2 lepta = $1 (estimated modern equivalent)
First century estimated prices
Loaf of bread: 8 lepta ($4) | sparrow: 4 lepta ($2)
tunic: 480 lepta ($240) | meat: extremely expensive
Widows depended on children and charity
Provisions in the Law (Deut. 24)
Neglect and problems occurred (Mark 12:38-40; 7:10-13)

4. Widow’s Zeal for Spiritual Things
Temple
Center of Jewish religion (I Kings 8)
Required money (Exo. 30; Matt 17:24)
Widow’s zeal
David’s & Jesus’ zeal (Psa. 122:1; 69:9; John 2:17)
Our zeal for God’s house today (Eph. 2:19-22)
Don’t give God your leftovers (Heb. 10:21-25)
Widow’s spiritual focus
Earthly treasures don’t last (Matt. 6:19-21)
For every sacrifice, greater spiritual gain (Mark 10:28-30)
Didn’t use poverty as an excuse (Matt. 25:14-30)
She was generous (II Cor. 9:7)

5. Widow’s Trust in God Requirements for church support (I Tim. 5:3-10)
Set her hope on God
Assurance for those who trust in God (Psa. 37:25; Heb. 13:5)
God values us and preserves our souls (Luke 12:4-7)
Don’t trust in money (Luke 12:13-21)
Seek spiritual first (Luke 12:22-31; Matt. 6:25-33)
Seek the inheritance that never fades (Luke 12:32-34)
God rewards the generous (II Cor 9:1-9; Prov. 3:9-10)

6. The “Mitey” Widow
A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins… she put in everything she had Mark 12:44 “Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” Luke 12:33

7. The “Mitey” Widow
Jesus gave us his life. What do we give him? Our lives (Rom. 12:1) Our financial blessings (II Cor. 9; I Cor. 16:1-2) Our time (Heb. 10:24-25)

8. The “Mitey” Widow
Mark 12:41-44