Matthew 15:21-28
“God cannot change. He cannot be anything other than who He is. Out of His love and His promises, you were selected as His treasure. God’s faithfulness has been the bedrock of His dealings with humanity throughout time.” ~ Graham Cooke
Sermon Talks
- What caught your attention in this week’s message? Was there something you had never heard before or something you had a question about?
- What can we learn about the Canaanite woman? What can we learn about her attitude toward Jesus?
- Why do you think Jesus did not reply to the woman after her initial request?
- How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ silence?
- Does this remind you of anything from a previous study? See Matt. 14
- What stands out in the woman’s attitude and response to Jesus in verse 25?
- In our study this morning, we learned that there are two Greek words for dogs, kyõn and kynarion.
- Which one was Jesus using and how did it apply to the woman?
- Considering the meaning of these two words, what was the significance of Jesus’ response?
- One of our key takeaways today is that God will go out of His way to take care of us.
- Does that encourage you? If so, in what way?
- God is faithful and faithful to His word. Read the following verses and discuss what they say about God and His faithfulness. Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 36:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Hebrews 13:8, 1 John 1:9
- When was the last time you simply prayed, “Lord, help me?” Is that a request you need to be asking right now?
Pray about it: Meditate on God’s Word (Matthew 15:21-28) and this week’s message.
Adoration: What can I praise God for in light of what this teaches me?
Confession: What sin can I confess because of what this teaches me?
Thanksgiving: What can I thank God for in light of what he has done?
Supplication: What do I need to ask of God in order to grow in light of this?