Exploring My Strange Bible
The Other Side of the Lake - Gospel of Matthew Part 23
Oct 8, 2018
A story in the Gospel of Matthew portrays a woman's plea for her child's healing. Jesus hesitates, which is unusual. The woman's faith and her history in the scriptures provide context. The larger mission of Jesus and his focus on the people of Israel and God come into play. The encounter with the Canaanite woman raises questions about Jesus' initial reaction. The significance of Jesus' parable of children and dogs and the woman's trust is explored. The Canaanite woman's bold persistence leads to the unleashing of the kingdom and has implications for Jesus's disciples.
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- The story of the Canaanite woman highlights the tension between Jesus' mission to the people of Israel and his larger mission to all nations.
- The Canaanite woman's interaction with Jesus expands his mission beyond the boundaries of Israel, revealing his intention to bring the future kingdom of God to all nations.
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The Canaanite woman's bold request challenges Jesus' mission to Israel
In this podcast episode, the speaker explores the story of the Canaanite woman who approached Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus initially hesitates to help her, which puzzles the speaker, but the woman's faith and persistence draw out a response from Jesus. The story highlights the tension between Jesus' mission to the lost sheep of Israel and his larger mission to all nations. The speaker emphasizes the woman's boldness and her recognition of Jesus as Lord, offering her as a model of trust and faith in Jesus.
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