Scribes & The Widow

About this episode

This sermon explores the contrast between the religious leaders and a poor widow, emphasizing the importance of genuine faith and surrender to God.

In this message from Gospel of Mark 12:35–44, we step into the temple during the final week of Jesus’ life and watch Him confront the religious leaders with a question they cannot answer. Quoting Psalms 110 and pointing back to the promise of 2 Samuel 7, Jesus asks how the Messiah can be both David’s Son and David’s Lord. The riddle exposes more than bad theology—it reveals hardened hearts. The scribes know the Scriptures inside and out, yet their love for recognition, status, and control proves they have missed the very One the Scriptures point to. This sermon unpacks that tension and reminds us: knowing who God is isn’t about winning debates or looking spiritual—it’s about lives transformed by the truth. The passage closes with a striking contrast at the temple treasury. As wealthy worshipers give from their abundance, a poor widow quietly offers two small copper coins—everything she had. Jesus declares her gift greater, not because of its size, but because of her surrender. Together, these scenes press one clear takeaway: knowing who God is shows up in how you live. From generosity to humility to daily obedience, our actions reveal what we truly believe. This message invites…

People in this episode

Host: Epikos Church

Topics covered

• faith
• generosity
• humility
• theology
• surrender
• obedience

Keywords

• Jesus
• widow
• scribes
• temple
• generosity
• faith
• theology
• Mark 12

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Mark, Psalms, 2 Samuel

More episodes of Epikos Church Sermons

• Crying Out In The Darkness · June 7, 2026 · 33 min
• Faithful Even When It's Not Fruitful · May 31, 2026 · 31 min
• Finding Your Place · May 24, 2026 · 35 min
• Create In Me A Clean Heart · May 17, 2026 · 39 min
• Give Me Life · May 10, 2026 · 32 min
• Thy Word Is A Lamp To My Feet · May 3, 2026 · 34 min