SouthField Church

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Greetings!

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.
  • Any other observations?

You can record your observations at http://fieldnotestoday.com

 

Just add it as a comment.

 

You can post questions there as well.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Dennis
SouthField Church