1. The widow's offering (1-4)

The poor widow and her offering seemed insignificant. But Jesus saw her through God's eyes. He saw her sincere heart and her sacrificial life. She did not calculate or offer leftovers. She gave everything she had. In God's sight, her gift was the most expensive of all. She gave God her heart and trusted him for her future. This is faith.

2. The temple stones (5-6)

The country boys from Galilee were impressed by the beauty of the temple. Its gold-plated stones represented the gifts of the rich and powerful. But Jesus saw the temple in the perspective of history. Buildings, no matter how strong and beautiful, are not eternal. Even the temple would go the way of all buildings and all flesh. Only God's redemptive love will last; God's redemptive history will be accomplished, and God's eternal kingdom will last.

Application: Lord, give me eyes to see people and things and events from your point of view.
One Word: One woman's great gift to God