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Romans 15:4 4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:11 11  Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come.

James 5:17... 17 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

The woman with internal bleeding Lydia Nehemiah: The Builder for God Solomon The woman with internal bleeding PHINEHAS Elisha Mary magdalene The Samaritan Woman King Saul. Daniel Sapphira the accomplice lier. Part 2 Part 1 Dorcas

The Canaanite woman!

What do we know about this woman What do we know about this woman? Is there something we can learn from her? Why is this woman in the pages of the Bible?

Jesus is out of the country for the first time. He is in the area of Tyre and Sidon! His encounter with a Cananite woman is the basis for my bible class this morning. What is Jesus doing out of the city limits of His country?

Matthew 15:21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon Mark 7:24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden.

(“did not want anyone to know”.) Tyre: A Gentile city located in Phoenicia (modern Lebanon), which borders Galilee to the northwest . A journey of about 30 miles from Capernaum has brought Jesus “to the vicinity of Tyre.” (“did not want anyone to know”.) Since the feeding of the 5,000 (6:30 – 44) Jesus and his disciples had been, for the most part, skirting the region of Galilee.

Jesus Christ, the Savior Came to save sinners, Lk 19:10; 1 Tim 4:10 Came to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Matt 15:24 (Jno 10:15-16) Promises to fulfill, Gen 12:3; 2 Sam 7:12-13 Judgments to be executed, Malachi 4:5-6 New covenant to be put into force, Jeremiah 31:31-33 Great Faith

Matthew 15:21-28 [21] Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. [22] And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." [23] But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." [24] But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." [25] Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" [26] But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." [27] And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." [28] Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Matthew 15:21-28 The power of faith Saviors’ willingness to save all who come to Him in faith (Mark 7:24-30) [22] And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." Brothers and sisters, she's not asking anything for herself, she's a mother, a caring mother that is suffering and feeling the pain and agony of her daughter!

Canaanite. A term found many times in the OT but only here in the NT. In NT times there was no country known as Canaan. Some think this was the Semitic manner of referring to the people of Phoenicia at this time. Mark says the woman was “a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia” (7:26).

Matthew 15:21-28 The Gentile Woman

Her Circumstances “She was not one of Gods’ chosen people, but a Gentile by birth and apparently by religion. She was a Canaanite too, living in Phoenicia; she was a descendant from the ancient enemies of Israel. She had no claim either of kindred or religion.” (Pulpit Comm.) Matthew 15:22; Mark 7:26 Great Faith

Her Trouble Daughter severely demon-possessed; mother deeply distressed Jesus’ fame had gone into Syria She searched for Him for healing relief Matthew 15:22 (Zech 13:1-2; Matt 12:28-29) Great Faith

Her Faith Faith to come to Jesus No fear, Heb 13:6 Hesitation, delays and worries about obeying the Lord keeps us lost in sin! Acts 16:33; 24:25 Fear is a lack of faith Doubt that leads to death A Gentile Woman's Faith(Matthew 15:21-28) Intro.1.  The Savior came to save all sinners, 1 Tim 4:10 (Mk 16:15; Rom 1:16).2.  Jesus came to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Matt 15:24 (Jno 10:15-16).  a.  Promises to be fulfilled, Gen 12:3; 2 Sam 7:12-13.  b.  Judgments to be exacted, Mal 4:5-6.  c.  New covenant to be put into force, Jer 31:31-33.3.  Matt 15:21-28: The power of faith and the Savior’s willingness to save all who come to Him in faith. (Mk 7:24-30) I. THE GENTILE WOMAN.  A.  Her Circumstances, Matt 15:22; Mk 7:26.      “She was not one of God’s chosen people, but a Gentile by birth, and, apparently, by religion. She was a Canaanite, too, living in Phoenicia; she was descended from the ancient enemies of Israel. She had no claim either of kindred or religion.” (Pulpit Commentary)  B.  Her Trouble, Matt 15:22.    1.  Daughter severely demon-possessed; mother deeply distressed.    2.  Jesus’ fame had gone into Syria; she searched for Him.  C.  Her Faith.    1.  She had faith to come to Jesus.       a.  No fear, Heb 13:6.       b.  cf. Our hesitations, delays and anxieties toward obeying the Lord, cf. Acts 16:33; 24:25 (lack of faith, doubt…death!).    2.  She had faith to ask for help from Jesus, 15:22.      a.   Her plea was for her daughter and herself, since her daughter’s pain was her pain.      b.   Seek mercy from the Lord for others as well as ourselves.      c.   Admitted that she needed help – from an enemy!! (Jew)      d.   Cf. Sinner: Must admit he needs help from God.      e.   Must search for God – will find Him! Acts 17:27-28      f.    Ask, seek and find, Matt 7:7-12; Heb 4:14-16.    3.  She had faith to listen to Jesus, 15:23-26.      a.   Heart to hear, Matt 13:9. Too often we want to tell Jesus how it has to be! (Illus. Salvation; worship; the church, moral issues…)      b.   Open heart to the truth of the gospel, Matt 13:19.    4.  She had faith to persist and not leave Jesus, 15:23-25.      a.   Even when Jesus at first said nothing.      b.   Even when His disciples urged Jesus to send her away.      c.   She still came and worshiped Him, 15:25 (to whom shall we go? Jno 6:68).      d.   She showed great humility, 15:26-27; cf. Lk 15:17-19. II.    THE DISCIPLES.  A.  They Seemed Anxious to Protect their Distinction and Separation.    1.  She was a woman, unclean, a Gentile and a sinner.    2.  They were sensitive of contact with the “unclean” (Acts 10:14, 28).    3.  In His reaction to the woman, Jesus practices (illustrates) the elimination of ceremonial defilements discussed re. food (15:17-20) and applies it to people (Acts 10:28).    4.  We are indeed to be separate from sin and error, 2 Cor 6:17-18; Eph 5:11.    5.  At the same time we are to keep right attitudes toward the lost, the erring, the weak and the suffering, Gal 6:1-2; 1 Ths 5:14-15.  B.  They were Dismissive of the Gentile Woman, 15:23.    1.  Perhaps to protect their “quiet time”, cf. Mk 7:24-25.    2.  Perhaps because they knew she was not “one of them” (Lk 9:56).    3.  We cannot be dismissive of people because they do not fall into our mold of respectability. (Homeless? Alcoholic? Divorced?) Jas 2:1-4      a.  Illus. Transgendered person (email) – Needs the gospel!      b.  These are the ones Jesus came to save! (Lk 19:10)      c.  We must not dismiss honest interest in Christ and His gospel. III. JESUS. (Matt 11:28-30)  A.  Hears and Responds to Cries for Mercy, Heb 2:16-17; 4:14-16.  B.  Delay is not Denial, but an Opportunity to Show our Faith, 15:23; Jas 1:2-3 (Rev 6:9-11).  C.  Explained His Purpose, 15:24, 26.    1.  The Scriptures explain the plan of God and lead our way to Him.    2.  God has taken time to teach us His purposes, Eph 3:8-13.  D.  Jesus Blessed the Woman for Her “Great” Faith, 15:28; Mk 7:30.    1.  Healed her daughter “that very hour”.    2.  Will heal sinners immediately and completely, Acts 16:33; 22:16. Conclusion1.  The Savior and His salvation are accessible to all who will come to Him in faith for mercy, Lk 19:10.2.  Let us be sure that we hinder none who would come to Him.  Great Faith

Her Faith Faith to ask Jesus for help, 15:22 Confessed Jesus’ power: “Lord”: Jesus is the Master “Son of David”: Ruler and Messiah Sinner must admit his/her need Search for God, Acts 17:27-28 Ask, seek, find, Matt 7:7-8 (Heb 4:14-16) Great Faith

Her Faith Faith to listen to Jesus, 15:23-26 She had a heart to hear, Matt 13:9 We often want to tell Jesus how it is! How to be saved; How to worship; the church, morality… Must have open hearts to the truth of the gospel, Matt 13:19 [23] But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." Great Faith

Her Faith Faith to persist and not leave, 15:23-25 Even when Jesus at first said nothing Even when His disciples urged Jesus to send her away She still came and worshiped Him, 15:25 (Jno 6:68) Great humility, 15:26-27 (Luke 15:17-19) Faith to go home, Mk 7:29-30 Great Faith

The Disciples of Jesus

Did Not See Her Faith Gospel is for all Seemed anxious to protect their distinction and separation Woman, Gentile (unclean), sinner Sensitive of contact with the “unclean” (Acts 10:14, 28) Jesus practiced the removal of ceremonial defilements, 15:17-20 Applies to people, too! Acts 10:28 Gospel is for all Great Faith

They Were Dismissive Protecting “quiet time”, Mk 7:24-25 Perhaps because they knew she was not “one of them” We cannot be dismissive of people because they do not fall into our mold of respectability, James 2:1-4 Jesus came to save them too! Luke 19:10 Great Faith

Jesus

[24] But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." JESUS Did Jesus came only to the house of Israel? Was not Jesus the Savior of all men? Why then, did He answer the woman like that? John 1:11. Matthew 10:5-6. Romans 9:4. Romans 1:16. Great Faith

JESUS [25] Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" Jesus is waiting for you and I to recognized that we need Him. Jesus is waiting for you and I to humble ourselves in front of Him, James 4:10 The woman is almost ready to open the window of blessing that Jesus will shower upon her! How can I open that door? Great Faith

JESUS What is Jesus saying? Is Jesus calling this needy woman a “DOG”? [26] But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." JESUS What is Jesus saying? Is Jesus calling this needy woman a “DOG”? YES! Let me explain something first! The bread… What is the bread? The bread here refers to the benefits that the Messiah was to bring to them, which included salvation for the body, soul, and spirit. Salvation from sin, sickness, demons, and satanic powers. Isaiah 61 Let’s be fair, these are family rights, Divine rights, legal rights, promised rights.

That bread is not for you, it is ONLY for the children! [26] But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." JESUS Why is Jesus treating this woman totally different from the way he treated the Samaritan woman? First- Phoenician. Second- Samaria. Still, both women are Gentile, but to the first- Dogs. To the second one: Give me a Drink. What's going on, was Jesus racist as many are saying when it comes to Matthew 15:21-29? That bread is not for you, it is ONLY for the children!

So, what do they mean then? [26] But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." JESUS (DOGS) Greek: kunarion: little dog, puppy. Jesus never spoke harshly or rejected anyone who came to him with a desperate need. If a person was truly sincere and had the potential of trusting Him as Lord, He always accepted that person. So whatever happened, we know the words were NOT meant to be harsh or rejecting. So, what do they mean then?

JESUS Please remember: [26] But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs." JESUS Jesus is in another region, and I do believe that Jesus was helping the woman move forward in her faith, trust and in clear understanding of just who He Is. He also had to teach that Salvation is of the Jews and that He is that salvation, the Master of all lives. Please remember: Jesus’ time is very limited and He must explain to people the purpose of His coming!

JESUS Why did she understand and NOT MANY TODAY? [27] And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." JESUS Why did she understand and NOT MANY TODAY? Why didn’t she say, you're a racist I'm leaving. Why didn't she get touched like many today when they hear that the Gospel of Jesus demands changes from all men. Humbleness! People humbleness is what Jesus is expecting from all of us. ‘HUMBLE YOUR SELF IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD’

And crumbs she says that fall from the masters’ table!!!! [27] And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." JESUS She knew that when Jesus use the word DOG, Greek kunarion, it was a diminutive used as a term of endearment. It was typically referred to the house dog that slept in the masters’ lap. Yes, Lord, but even WE, The Little dogs deserve some of that bread! Maybe not from the table , but we are happy to eat the CRUMBS. And crumbs she says that fall from the masters’ table!!!! Everyone, THIS IS FAITH!

“Let it be to you as you desire.” [28] Then Jesus answered and said to her, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire." And her daughter was healed from that very hour. JESUS Jesus says: YOU WIN! THE MASTER SAYS: Woman, you are GREAT. You really Trust in Me. You really believe that I can do what you're asking for. So, because of that: “Let it be to you as you desire.”

JESUS Hears and responds to our cries for mercy, Heb 2:16-18; 4:14-16 Delay is not denial, but an opportunity to show our faith, 15:23; Jas 1:2-4 (Psa 13) Explained His purpose, 15:24, 26 Blessed the woman for her “great” faith, 15:28; Mk 7:30 Healed that very hour The sinner, Acts 2:41; 16:33; 22:16 Great Faith

The Canaanite woman!