THE ONES WE GOT WRONG: Coerced Coins

How we get this one wrong: this is not about great ; it’s about great .

Context, Context, Context!

• Jesus  her – we interpret that into the text.
• Jesus condemns  of the temple.
• Jesus condemns .
• Jesus  of the money changers.
  As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.“    – ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:41-42

So, how should we read it today?

• Don’t make  for something that .
• Caring for the  takes precedence over caring for a .
• Make generosity a ; don’t allow money to .

What the widow needed was the .
Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering… the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.   – Isaiah 53:4-5

What our world needs are disciples who will share  what Jesus has done for them.