To conclude our teaching series, "This Little Piggy Met Jesus" we will look at this event from the Bible on Sunday morning:
Mark 12:41-42
Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins.
Luke 21:1-2
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
This has been traditionally referred to as the story of the widow's mite.
I want to employ you as research assistants.
- What can you learn about the mite? Google it.
- Why is it referred to as a mite?
- Is there a better term for the coin?
- How much was it worth in Jesus' day?
- What is your calculation of the current American value? Present your reasoning.
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