Matthew 15:21-28 (NASB)
21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” 23 But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, “Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us.” 24 But He answered and said, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25 But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” 26 And He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 27 But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” 28 Then Jesus said to her, “O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed at once.
Definitions:
Faith: Trust or Dependence on God based on the fact that we take Him at His word and believe what He has said.
Saving Faith: Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as a living person for forgiveness of sin and eternal life with God.
Four qualities of great faith that you should emulate because our Savior is trustworthy.
1. Great faith is centered on knowledge of Christ – VV 15:21-22, 25, 27.
- What she calls Him: Son of David, Lord
- What she asks Him for
2. Great faith is dependent on Mercy – VV 15:22-23, 25.
3. Great faith is persistent – VV 15:22-27.
4. Great faith is humble – VV 15:22-27.
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