MARK 12:41-44; LUKE 21:1-4 Full lesson HERE INTRODUCTION. In the temple court of the women, under the shelter of porticoes, there were thirteen chests with trumpet-shaped openings into which the worshippers cast their gifts and contributions. One day near the end of his ministry on earth, Jesus sat in this court near the treasury and observed the people depositing their money in the receptacles. As Jesus observed the wealthy casting their money into the treasury, He saw a wid

MATT. 26:6-13; MARK 14:3-9; JOHN 12:1-11 Full lesson HERE INTRODUCTION. Bethany was a small village less than two miles from Jerusalem. The Bible records two occasions that Jesus visited with his friends, Mary and Martha, who lived in this village. In addition Jesus journeyed t o Bethany with his disciples when H e raised their brother Lazarus from the dead. The first incident which occurred about four months before Jesus' crucifixion pictures the contrast between Martha and

Download the full lesson HERE Introduction Nobody likes taxes! The Jews deeply resented paying the taxes required of them by their Roman conquerors. There were taxes, taxes, and more taxes! The Roman governors were in charge of all financial matters. The general or direct taxes were collected by Roman officers as a part of their official duties. These taxes went into the imperial treasury and were very heavy. A census was taken by the Romans in Egypt, and thus perhaps through