November 7, 2021 Mark 12:38-44 The Widow’s Offering

This week we take a look at a passage that combines Jesus’ criticism of the scribes for taking advantage of vulnerable widows together with his commendation of the Widow’s offering of two small coins at the Temple. Mark portrays this widow as the example not only of discipleship but also what it means to love God with all one’s “life.” This is a pattern in Mark’s gospel: those who are seemingly insignificant become the exemplars for faith.