The Widow's Gift (Lu. 21:1-4)

Read Luke 21:1-4.

1. Jesus notices who gives.
2. Jesus notices what amount is given.
3. Jesus knows the amount of sacrifice behind each gift.
4. Jesus knows what to say about each giver.  Based upon your gift, what would Jesus say about you?
5. Jesus knows that even mentioning this subject causes many to be agitated.
6. Jesus knows that your giving should be to the treasury.  Your "treasury" is your local church. Giving starts at the local church level.

What Jesus Sees At The Offering (Mk. 12:41-44)

Read Mark 12:41-44.

1.  Jesus sees who gives the offering.
2.  Jesus sees how the offering is given.
3.  Jesus sees the sacrifice, not just the amount, of the offering.  He sees the true cost.

Observations:

• Let your giving affect your living.
• Give from surplus.  
• Give from substance.  
• Jesus notices big hearts, not just big amounts.
• He draws attention to things others easily miss.
• Contribution expresses commitment.
• You don't give?  You don't believe in the mission of the church.
• You don't give?  You don't believe in the ministries of the church.
• There is no denying that the widow believed in the temple.