The Offering God Treasures
Luke 21:1–4
The Widow’s Whisper – Heart Over Amount
Jesus watched the rich make a loud show with their large gifts, yet declared that the poor widow “put in more than all of them” because she gave everything she had to live on. When have you been tempted to measure generosity (yours or someone else’s) by the size of the gift instead of the size of the heart behind it? How does this story flip the way we usually think about “big” giving?
The Two Coins or One? – Dependence Over Security
One commentator pointed out the widow could have kept one tiny coin for herself, yet she chose to give both. Where are you currently holding on to “one coin” (money, time, comfort, reputation, control) because you’re afraid of what might happen if you let it go? What would it look like for you to trust God with both coins this week?
Audience of One – Worship Over Applause
The widow didn’t know anyone important was watching—yet Jesus saw and honored her secret sacrifice. Who is the real audience you most often live and give for: the crowd that claps, the people who might judge, or the Teacher (Jesus) in the front row? Share a recent moment when you caught yourself performing for the wrong audience. What helped (or could help) you reorient toward the One who sees in secret?
Eternal Reversal – Secret Gifts and Heavenly Honor
Jesus promises that the Father who sees what is done in secret will reward it—often in ways the world will never notice. Think of one quiet, costly act of obedience or generosity you could do this week that probably no one will ever thank you for (maybe even something no one will ever know about). Name it in your heart, and let the group pray for you to follow through so the Teacher smiles and heaven takes notice.
Luke 21:1–4
The Widow’s Whisper – Heart Over Amount
Jesus watched the rich make a loud show with their large gifts, yet declared that the poor widow “put in more than all of them” because she gave everything she had to live on. When have you been tempted to measure generosity (yours or someone else’s) by the size of the gift instead of the size of the heart behind it? How does this story flip the way we usually think about “big” giving?
The Two Coins or One? – Dependence Over Security
One commentator pointed out the widow could have kept one tiny coin for herself, yet she chose to give both. Where are you currently holding on to “one coin” (money, time, comfort, reputation, control) because you’re afraid of what might happen if you let it go? What would it look like for you to trust God with both coins this week?
Audience of One – Worship Over Applause
The widow didn’t know anyone important was watching—yet Jesus saw and honored her secret sacrifice. Who is the real audience you most often live and give for: the crowd that claps, the people who might judge, or the Teacher (Jesus) in the front row? Share a recent moment when you caught yourself performing for the wrong audience. What helped (or could help) you reorient toward the One who sees in secret?
Eternal Reversal – Secret Gifts and Heavenly Honor
Jesus promises that the Father who sees what is done in secret will reward it—often in ways the world will never notice. Think of one quiet, costly act of obedience or generosity you could do this week that probably no one will ever thank you for (maybe even something no one will ever know about). Name it in your heart, and let the group pray for you to follow through so the Teacher smiles and heaven takes notice.