Seeing Jesus in the Gospel of Markनमुना

GENTILE FAITH

Look Closely:

- Slowly read 7:26-28 and imagine what it was like to hear Jesus’ reply to this distraught mother. How does Jesus’ response make you feel?

- What else might be going on that prompts this response? (Consider that the woman was a Gentile, not Jewish. Also, consider the opposition Jesus is facing from the Jewish religious leaders.)

- Why did Jesus ultimately grant her request for healing?

- She left Jesus without seeing her daughter's healing. How does this demonstrate her faith?