NT63 The Widows Offering

The Widow’s
Offering
Introduc�on
In this lesson, we'll explore the Widow’s Offering from Mark 12:42-44 & Luke 21:1-4 and discover the true meaning
of giving and how Jesus values the inten�ons behind our ac�ons.
Key Points:
• It's not about how much we give.
• Jesus sees even quiet ac�ons.
• True giving is from the heart.
• We should fully trust God.
Lesson Guide
Start by laying out different items or pictures, such as candy, a toy car, a computer, or a house. Ask your children to
arrange them according to what they think is most valuable. Once done, discuss their choices. Ask them, "Why do
you think one item is more valuable?"
Make it clear we o�en value something by the cost of an item, but worth is more than cost. For instance, a simple
toy gi�ed by a friend might not cost much, but it's priceless because of the love and memories a�ached. Share a
personal story of a gi� you received that may not have been expensive but was deeply meaningful.
Read the passage from Mark 12:42-44 or Luke 21:1-4.
Share a story about a person who gives a toy they never play with anymore and another who shares their only toy.
Ask, "Who do you think gave more?" Highlight the difference between giving what we don't need and giving
something very important to us.
Prepare two boxes for the children: one extravagantly wrapped with ribbons and shiny paper and the other more
modestly wrapped in plain brown paper. Place something of li�le significance inside the flashy box, such as a single
pebble. Place a hear�elt handwri�en note or a small, meaningful trinket in the simple box. Present both to the
children and ask which they're drawn to based on appearances. A�er they choose, reveal the contents of each box.
Discuss how the outer appearance of the flashy box might have been misleading, and its content wasn't as valuable
as that of the unassuming box.
Explain how people might o�en be impressed by flashy or expensive gi�s, but Jesus teaches us that the thought
and love behind our gi�s are what truly ma�er. God peers into our hearts to see the love and purpose behind our
deeds.
Learn and repeat 2 Corinthians 9:7: "God loves a cheerful giver." It's not just about what or how much we give, but
the joy with which we give.
Talk about trust. When the widow gave her two coins, she showed that she trusted God to care for her needs. Ask
the children to think about a �me they trusted someone, like jumping into a parent's arms from a height, believing
they would catch them. The widow's act of giving everything she had is similar. She believed God would provide for
her, even when she had given all she had to Him.
Explain that even though the widow's gi� might seem �ny compared to others, it was huge in the eyes of Jesus
because of the love and sacrifice behind it.
Ask, "What small things can you give to God or share with others?" Allow the child to brainstorm ideas. It might be
a smile, a drawing, a compliment, or even a �ny toy. Emphasize to the kids that just like the widow's two coins,
these small acts of giving can make a big difference in the Kingdom of God.
Pray to finish.
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The Widow’s Offering
Jesus was watching. One day, Jesus was in the temple
with His disciples.
He said, "See that widow? She gave
more than everyone. Many people were coming and
going.
Because while others gave from
what they had extra, she gave They were dropping coins into a big
from her heart, even when it was box.
all she had."
It was their way of giving
something special to God.
4 1
A rich man came with a loud clink and Then, quietly, a poor widow came.
clank.
She only had two small coins.
He dropped many, many coins into
the box. They barely made any sound when
she dropped them in.
It made a lot of noise!
But to her, those two coins were all
Everyone saw him and thought, she had.
"Wow! He gave so much!"
2 3
The Widow’s Offering
Jesus was watching. One day, Jesus was in the temple
with His disciples.
He said, "See that widow? She gave
more than everyone. Many people were coming and
going.
Because while others gave from
what they had extra, she gave They were dropping coins into a big
from her heart, even when it was box.
all she had."
It was their way of giving
something special to God.
4 1
A rich man came with a loud clink and Then, quietly, a poor widow came.
clank.
She only had two small coins.
He dropped many, many coins into
the box. They barely made any sound when
she dropped them in.
It made a lot of noise!
But to her, those two coins were all
Everyone saw him and thought, she had.
"Wow! He gave so much!"
2 3
Games and Activities
Coin Drop
Give the child a small number of coins
and place a jar or bucket in the centre of
the room.
Ask the children to drop or throw the
coins one by one into the bucket.
Count how many coins they got inside.
Try again from a further distance.
Discussing how the widow gave her two
coins willingly and joyfully to God.
Value coins
Provide paper, crayons, and decora�ons.
Have children design their own coins with
drawings represen�ng things they love or
acts of kindness.
Discuss how God values our love and
inten�ons, just like the widow's.
Coin Value Sort

Spread an assortment of coins on a table.
Help the child sort them by their monetary value.
Pennies with pennies, and so on.
Highlight how the widow's small but hear�elt offering
was more valuable to Jesus than much larger gi�s.
Count the coins
1 2 3 2 1 4
3 1 5 5 3 4
3 2 5 3 1 4
3 4 6 7 6 2
Draw your own coin
Sort from the cheapest to the
most expensive
Find 5 differences
Cheerful giver offering box
What you need:

Template pages (use card for best results),
Colouring equipment,
Scissors,
Glue.
https://youtu.be/wD_oLBitCTM
What to do:
Colour the template pages. ADULT: Cut out the grey Cut out the parts and glue
area to insert money in / tape together.
the box.
Optional: Leave top section
unglued.
Glue here
Glue here
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God
loves a
Glue here cheerful Glue here
giver
2 Corinthians 9:7
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Worship Time
Recommended worship songs. Not produced by Trueway Kids. YouTube
Videos to be used for personal use only.
The Widow’s offering - Bible story for kids
https://youtu.be/-mI0LeHgPmE
God Loves A Cheerful Giver
https://youtu.be/-UZ9td0LBpM?si
It's a good thing to give thanks
https://youtu.be/QnnUTiseZHg?si
Prayer
Thank You, God, for everything You give us.
Help us to share and give just like the widow
did.
Help us to trust in You. Amen.
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