The story you’re referring to is known as the Widow’s Mite or the Widow’s Offering , found in the Gospels of Mark (12:41-44) and Luke (21:1-4).
Jesus was in the Temple, watching people put their offerings into the treasury. Many wealthy individuals contributed large sums of money. Then, a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, which were worth only a few cents.
Jesus called his disciples and pointed out that this poor widow had given more than all the others. He explained that while the rich gave out of their abundance, she, out of her poverty, put in everything she had to live on.
This story is a powerful illustration of true generosity and sacrifice . It teaches that the heart’s intention behind the gift is more important than the amount given . The widow’s act of faith, giving all she had, demonstrated a deeper level of devotion and trust in God than the large contributions of the wealthy.
It’s not about the size of the gift itself, but the proportion of one’s wealth, resources, or livelihood being given. It highlights that God values sacrificial giving that comes from a place of love and dependence on Him, not just giving out of surplus.
What was Tamar in the Bible known for?
Good point! The story of the life of Tamar appears in the ancestor narratives of Genesis. As Judah’s daughter-in-law, Judah believes she has killed two of his sons, and subjugates her so that she is unable to remarry. However, she ultimately tricks Judah into impregnating her and therefore secures her place in the family.
Who was the woman in Mark 5/25?
I choose to call the unnamed woman introduced in Mark 5:25 the ‘ woman in the crowd ‘. Others call her the ‘woman with the flow of blood’ (Miller 2004:52) or the ‘woman with the haemorrhage’ (Murphy 2005:102; Williamson 1983:108-110). Although her illness debilitates her, she refuses to let it define her.