A persistent faith (Matthew 15)
Dr. Roberto Miranda
SUMMARY: In Matthew 15:21-28, Jesus meets a Gentile woman who asks for help for her daughter possessed by a demon. At first, Jesus seems to ignore her, and his disciples ask him to send her away. Jesus then tells her that he was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, but the woman persists, saying even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table. Jesus commends her faith and heals her daughter.
The woman's persistent faith, despite rejection from the disciples and Jesus himself, is an example for us to follow. We should keep our focus on Jesus and not let distractions, traditions, or rejection take away our faith. Even if we do not receive what we expect, our faith can leave a legacy and inheritance for those who come after us.
The speaker discusses the importance of persistent faith, even in the face of death. They share a personal story of a child they prayed for who ultimately passed away, but they understand that God's will was done. The message is to have faith even when things don't go as planned, and to trust that God has a plan. The speaker also offers an opportunity for those who want to accept Jesus into their lives.
The woman's persistent faith, despite rejection from the disciples and Jesus himself, is an example for us to follow. We should keep our focus on Jesus and not let distractions, traditions, or rejection take away our faith. Even if we do not receive what we expect, our faith can leave a legacy and inheritance for those who come after us.
The speaker discusses the importance of persistent faith, even in the face of death. They share a personal story of a child they prayed for who ultimately passed away, but they understand that God's will was done. The message is to have faith even when things don't go as planned, and to trust that God has a plan. The speaker also offers an opportunity for those who want to accept Jesus into their lives.
Lord Jesus we have reached the moment in the morning where we share your word, Lord I am excited whenever I share this word because it brings life to ours. Praise and prayer is important, it connects us to you. We can worship you through our offerings too, but now is the time where we open our hearts and minds to receive your word. Help us to have a teachable heart that even if it is a word we have heard before we can receive something new from it. Your word is alive and effective and I ask that this life come to ours today. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
I would like you to go with me to the Book of Matthew Chapter 15. I am going to try to do this very quickly since I want to make the most of my time. Matthew Chapter 15, verse 21. I understand that this is one of the passages that is very difficult to elaborate on since it has certain confrontations that are very difficult to understand, particularly when it involves a woman. If we read the story then they will realize what I am talking about. I am only going to read verses from 21 to 28, you can continue reading. Matthew 15 from 21 to 28. The word of the Lord says this: "... Jesus left there and went to the region of Tire and Sidon and, behold, a Canaanite woman who had come out of that region cried out to him, "Lord, my son. of David, have mercy on me, my daughter is seriously tormented by a demon”, but Jesus did not answer him a word, then approaching his disciples begged him saying: “send her away because she cries out after us”. He answering them said: "I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel", then she came and prostrated herself before Him saying "Lord, help me, help me" answering He said: "It is not good to take bread of the children and throw them to the dogs" and she said "Yes, Lord, but the dogs still eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." Then responding Jesus said "oh, woman, great is your faith, let it be done with you as you want". And her daughter was healed since then."
I would like you to go with me to the Book of Matthew Chapter 15. I am going to try to do this very quickly since I want to make the most of my time. Matthew Chapter 15, verse 21. I understand that this is one of the passages that is very difficult to elaborate on since it has certain confrontations that are very difficult to understand, particularly when it involves a woman. If we read the story then they will realize what I am talking about. I am only going to read verses from 21 to 28, you can continue reading. Matthew 15 from 21 to 28. The word of the Lord says this: "... Jesus left there and went to the region of Tire and Sidon and, behold, a Canaanite woman who had come out of that region cried out to him, "Lord, my son. of David, have mercy on me, my daughter is seriously tormented by a demon”, but Jesus did not answer him a word, then approaching his disciples begged him saying: “send her away because she cries out after us”. He answering them said: "I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel", then she came and prostrated herself before Him saying "Lord, help me, help me" answering He said: "It is not good to take bread of the children and throw them to the dogs" and she said "Yes, Lord, but the dogs still eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." Then responding Jesus said "oh, woman, great is your faith, let it be done with you as you want". And her daughter was healed since then."
