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Verse: Matthew 15:21-28

Please stand for the reading of God’s word. Turn to Matthew 15, we will be reading verses 21 -28

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Let’s Read, say Amen if you are there: Matthew 15:21-28

Matthew 15:21–28

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.

Opening prayer:

2. Have mercy on me!

1. Who is this woman?

2. Mom pleading for mercy, as her daughter is hurting

a. she provides the covering as her mother, seeking the welfare of others

3. She acknowledges who Jesus is

4. Raises her concern

3. The students don’t want to help her.

1. They implored Him to send her away

a. lack of comapassion, racial bias, history of hatred

2. Use an illustration to further clarify it.

3. Provide an application-—“Here’s how this idea relates to our lives.”

4. Mercy and Salvation is for everyone

1. The lie of the chosen (verse 24)

a. Did Christ call her?

2. Illustration

3. Application

5. Point 3 (e.g. “God is love”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

6. Point 4 (e.g. “God is concerned with the condition of our hearts.”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

7. Conclusion

1. Summarize what you’ve taught.

2. Present a call to action—what should your congregation do, now that they’ve learned these truths from God’s Word?

8. Pray