Value from the crumbs from the Master’s table

Matthew 15:21–28 NASB 2020

21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the region 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 severely demon-possessed.” 23 But He did not answer her with even a word. And His disciples came up and urged 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 Yet He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” 27 And she said, “Yes, Lord; but please help, for even the dogs feed on the crumbs that 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 desire.” And her daughter was healed at once.

Outline

Existing Problem

Pursuit of Jesus Christ

Pleas of the ignorant

Purpose of Messiah’s Coming (Israel)

Passionate Pursuit

Primary Focus Affirmed

Persistant Faith

Powerful Commendation

Body

Existing Problem

Jesus flees to a safe location to hide-out to prevent premature death

The Syrophoenician woman daughter was possessed by a demon (She had a preexisting need.)

Where she’s from the people worship Baal and Ashteroth’s but the environment and people are unable to do anything. (Gentile, Faithless people)

Her search drove her need to find help; but something happened

Jesus came to town and was trying to keep HIS presence a secret but she heard of him and found HIM.

Pursuit of Jesus Christ

She came out from among the present state of her environment, and standing for her child’s salvation seeking Jesus

She addressed HIM, and request for him to have mercy on me (Personal plea) help my child!

Her passion to see her daughter who was contingent upon her.

The pressure she felt we all can understand when we call on the name of the Lord when life challenges show up.

Pleas of the ignorant

Jesus silence is not a denial

Don’t assume his silence as rejection to you personally

Don’t allow other people to discourage your efforts, journey, and perseverance

Keep your focus, because “us” wasn’t who you came to see. Keep seeking Jesus, because us (folk) will position themselves before God as though they can help.