In this episode of Midweek Move, Dallas and Carlos continue through Mark 12:35–44. Together, they unpack Jesus’ confrontation with the scribes, His challenge to their view of the Messiah, and His warning about prideful leaders who exploit the vulnerable. The episode closes with the powerful story of the poor widow’s offering, and what it teaches us about faith, sacrifice, and the heart behind giving.
Join the conversation, follow along in your Bible, and let us know how this passage challenges and encourages you.
00:00 – Episode intro & overview 02:24 – Reading Mark 12:35 | Whose Son is the Christ? 03:08 – Jesus questions the scribes’ view of the Messiah 04:07 – Reading Mark 12:36–37 | Psalm 110 and divine authority 07:16 – Reading Mark 12:38–39 | Beware of the scribes 08:24 – Historical context of scribes’ clothing and status 09:20 – What Jesus is really rebuking (heart vs. appearance) 12:18 – Judging intentions & church leaders today 15:26 – Reading Mark 12:40 | Scribes devouring widows’ houses 16:33 – Protecting the vulnerable from exploitation 20:49 – Reading Mark 12:41–44 | The widow’s offering 22:25 – Was the widow exploited—or was it about her heart? 24:21 – Giving out of abundance vs. giving from sacrifice 25:47 – Where your treasure is, your heart will follow 26:38 – Closing encouragement & church invite
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