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This week, we will study stories of people living Jesus’ teaching of giving, building on what we have already learned in our section of Matthew 6:2-4. This week, we will dive a little deeper and look at other places in Scripture that talk about giving. We will also consider how to practice giving in our lives as Jesus taught. We will particularly narrow in on people on the margins of society in Jesus' time and their response to Jesus and Jesus' response to them.

STOP and put aside distractions, grab your Bible, pen, and notebook, take a couple of slow, deep breaths, and get cozy.

INVITE Jesus to meet you and tell yourself that God is always present with you, whether you feel something or not today.

READ the Bible passage(s) twice slowly. We recommend using a physical paper Bible for this part. Come back to this screen after you do the readings.

REFLECT on what stands out to you from the passage with these questions (if doing this with the group, respond in the comments with your thoughts).

1- Notice the people who were with Jesus, and it says, “These women were giving of their own means.”

2- What was life like before they met Jesus? Why would they share what they have now?

PRAY and REST for a few minutes, and let whatever comes to mind rise up. Don’t dismiss anything that comes to you; just talk to God.

RESPOND by asking God if there is anything from your time today that may encourage others, be helpful to share, or may be a question others have (from the reflect questions). Share it today!