1. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists

2. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists Refugees: They left – to find life

3. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists Refugees: They left – to find life The Canaanite Woman: Left – to find help for her daughter

4. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists The Canaanite Woman: Left – to find help for her daughter V21 Jesus left that place and went off to the territory near the cities of Tyre and Sidon.

5. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists The Canaanite Woman: Left – to find help for her daughter V22 A Canaanite woman who lived in that region came to him.

6. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith that persists The Canaanite Woman: Left – to find help for her daughter V22 A Canaanite woman who lived in that region came to him. Jews despised Canaanites They hated each other

7. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman.

8. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman V22b “Son of David!” she cried out.

9. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1. She cried out to Jesus V22b “Son of David!” she cried out.

10. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus crying from a distance loud V22b “Son of David!” she cried out.

11. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus crying from a distance loud can be shameful V22b “Son of David!” she cried out.

12. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus crying from a distance loud can be shameful V22c “Have mercy on me, sir! My daughter has a demon and is in a terrible condition.”

13. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus crying from a distance loud can be shameful V23 But Jesus did not say a word to her.

14. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus But no response Her reaction? V23b His disciples came to him and begged him, “Send her away! She is following us and making all this noise!”

15. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus But no response Her reaction? V24 Then Jesus replied, “I have been sent only to the lost sheep of the people of Israel.”

16. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider

17. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider V25 At this the woman came and fell at his feet. “Help me, sir!” she said

18. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet V25 At this the woman came and fell at his feet. “Help me, sir!” she said

19. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet V26 Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.”

20. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating V26 Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.”

21. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating V26 Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.”

22. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating 3. She agreed with Jesus, yet persists

23. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating 3. She agreed with Jesus, yet persists V28 So Jesus answered her, “You are a woman of great faith!

24. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating 3. She agreed with Jesus, yet persists 3 rd response – she’s included

25. Matthew 15:21 - 28 The faith of the Canaanite woman 1.She cried out to Jesus 1 st response – she’s an outsider 2. She came and fell at his feet 2 nd response – humiliating 3. She agreed with Jesus, yet persists 3 rd response – she’s included V28b What you want will be done for you.”