20241110 Victim is hero in Jesus’ eyes (Mark 12.38-44)

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The One Thing: Victim becomes hero in Jesus’ eyes
Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Discussion Questions
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K1 How did God speak to you today through the message, the short interview with Hazel or the worship time?

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G1 Why does Jesus warn people about the scribes? What specific behaviors does he criticize them for?
G2 How did the scribes' role as experts in Mosaic Law and religious teachers influence their response to Jesus' teachings, particularly His emphasis on love for God and neighbour as being more important than ritualistic observances?
G3 How does Jesus contrast the giving of the rich people with that of the poor widow? What principle about giving does this illustrate?
G4 What do you think motivated the poor widow to give "all she had to live on"? What does this reveal about her faith and priorities?
G5 How does the widow's offering in verses 41-44 exemplify the kind of wholehearted love for God that Jesus described as the greatest commandment earlier in the chapter?
G6 Compare the widows whose houses are "devoured" by the scribes (v.40) with the widow who gives her last coins. How does Jesus view each of these situations? What does this teach us about how God sees generosity and exploitation?

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S1 How can we live out the spirit of Mark 12:38-44 without it becoming a legalistic requirement?