Jesus Taught About Giving

In Mark 12:41-44, Jesus observed a poor widow depositing two small coins into the temple treasury. Jesus said her gift outweighed the gifts of those who contributed much more money—because the woman gave all she had to God. Mark concludes with Jesus noting that she gave "all she had to live on." The implication is that she would soon starve to death and those who were responsible for the temple and those who gave more didn't care about her plight. Immediately after this story (Mark 13:1-2), Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple. The temple was a beautiful building, but it was filled with people who didn't care about a destitute woman. Judgment would be coming soon. These Bible activities highlight this event in Jesus' ministry.

Jesus Taught About Giving Story Illustration

Teach children about the poor widow who gave all she had to God using this story illustration. The best time to help kids learn the value of generosity and good stewardship is when they’re young. Use this illustration to teach these valuable lessons.

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Jesus Taught About Giving Bible Craft

This fun craft, based on the the story of the “widow’s mite” found in Mark 12:41-44, will help kids learn about this story and think about giving, both with money and in other ways. Teaching kids to be generous at a young age can help them develop a gracious spirit for life.

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Jesus Taught About Giving Jigsaw Puzzle

Children learn about the poor widow who gave all she had to God as they work a jigsaw puzzle of her giving her gift at the temple.

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Jesus Taught About Giving Spot the Differences

Children learn about the poor widow who gave all she had to God as they spot minor differences between pictures of this woman’s giving her gift.

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The Cheerful Giver Word Search

By finding 12 key words in this word search puzzle, children learn about the poor widow who gave her all to God.

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Jesus Taught About Giving Hidden Pictures

Children learn about the poor widow who gave her last two mites to God by finding hidden images in a picture of the woman as she gave her money.

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Giving Match Game

By playing a match game, children learn about the widow who gave her last pennies, or mites, to the temple treasury.

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