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Pericope: Mark 12:41-44 41 And he sat down opposite the

treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering

box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow

came and put in two small copper coins, which make a

penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to

them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all

those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all

contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has

put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Sermon Text: Mark 12:44 44 For they all contributed out of their

abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she

had, all she had to live on.”

BP: Move the hearers to be generous.

Sermon Title: “Kingdom Economy, God’s Financial Blueprint in

Turbulent Times”

1. Abraham’s Famine (Genesis 12:10) – Testing

o Abraham faces a famine and goes to Egypt, revealing

his faith journey or the lack of his faith.

2. Isaac’s Famine (Genesis 26:1) – Provision

o Isaac experiences a famine but stays in Gerar as God

provides for him.

3. Joseph’s Famine (Genesis 41:53-57) – Preparation

o A seven-year famine by design in Egypt; Joseph’s

wisdom saves nations.

4. Judges’ Famine (Ruth 1:1) – Judgment

o A famine drives Naomi’s family to Moab, God acts

within the famine leading to Ruth’s redemption story.

5. David’s Famine (2 Samuel 21:1-14) – Atonement

o A three-year famine due to Saul’s sin against the

Gibeonites; David makes restitution.

6. Elijah’s Famine (1 Kings 17:1-16) – Miraculous

o A three-and-a-half-year drought in Israel; God sustains

Elijah, a widow, and her son as they gave in the midst

of a God orchestrated famine.

7. Elisha’s Famine (2 Kings 4:38-44) – Testing

o Prophetic famine: Elisha provides food miraculously.

8. Samaria’s Siege Famine (2 Kings 6:24-30) – Desperation

o Famine results from Aramean siege; severe suffering

leads to divine intervention.

9. Seven-Year Famine (2 Kings 8:1-6) – Warning

o Elisha warns of a coming famine, and a Shunammite

woman is preserved.

10. Nehemiah’s Famine (Nehemiah 5:1-5) – Oppression

o Economic famine in Jerusalem leads to social injustice

and reforms.

11. Jeremiah’s Famine (Jeremiah 14:1-6) – Judgment

o A famine results from Israel’s sins, highlighting God's

discipline.

12. Ezekiel’s Famine (Ezekiel 5:16-17) – Punishment

o Symbolic famine as part of Jerusalem’s impending

destruction.

13. New Testament Famine (Acts 11:27-30) –Compassion

o Predicted famine under Emperor Claudius; the

church responds with generosity REPEAT.

Point 1: Jesus put himself in position to see V41 41 And he sat

down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting

money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large

sums.

Point 2: Jesus paid attention to her payday Vs42. 42 And a poor

widow came and put in two small copper coins, which makes

penny.

Point 3: Jesus spoke to her poverty Vs44 44 For they all

contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has

put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Life Application

1. Jesus is watching you do the hard things -- makes it easier to do

2. Jesus saw you before and after you gave

3. Be generous and give – the community is dependent on you