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Mark 12:41 - An Impressive Gift

April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026

An Impressive Gift #

Mark 12:41-44

Introduction

We have a few verses here, but there is quite a bit we can learn from them.

I. The Widow (Mark 12:41-42) #

  • The main character of this passage is the widow. That is the focal point that Jesus brings out.

A. Her Problem (widowed) #

i. “widow” #

  • In Bible times there was not Social Security… the help for a widow was very meager.

Proverbs 21 - Treasure

August 19, 2020
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August 19, 2020

Treasures #

Proverbs 21:5-6

Introduction

A practical look at treasure, getting, gain, finances and the christian.

I. Diligent Gain (Pro 21:5a) #

Pro 21:5a – The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness;

A. Person of diligence (Joseph was diligent) #

  • A diligent person is someone who is steady in application to business, they are in constant effort to accomplish the goal.
  • Christians should be diligent people, the ant is one of the most diligent of creation, and God tells us to observer their ways! They are constantly diligently preparing for winter.

B. Planning, preparing (Joseph prepared) #

  • Some people act with no thought!
  • A diligent person, will be thinking ahead, planning and preparing!
  • Someone wise once said, “Prior proper planning prevents poor performance.” - not Bible, still good.
  • Not all plans work, but having no plan is in essence planning to fail.

C. Plenteousness (Egypt had plenty) #

  • There is provisions for hard times.

II. Deceitful Gain (Pro 21:5b, 6) #

Prov. 21:5b ...but of every one that is hasty only to want.