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GENTILE FAITH
Look Closely: Jesus went to the Gentile region of Tyre, a city that was home to many wealthy people who oppressed Jews. A woman came to Him with a request for healing for her daughter. Not only is she a woman, but she is a Gentile, and she is from a privileged group of enemies. Jesus doesn’t immediately dismiss her request, but how does His answer highlight the boundaries being crossed?
-In Mark 7:28, how does the woman’s reply show her humility as well as her persistent faith?
-Why did Jesus ultimately grant her request for healing?
-How does this incident foreshadow the gospel reaching the Gentiles?
David Garland writes, “Prejudice against others is a form of egoism. The woman (in this passage) shows the greatest humility that expels her prejudice when she begs for a few crumbs from the bread sent to the Jews.”
Think of a person or a group of people you might have prejudice toward.
-How do you feel when grace is extended to someone from that group?
-How can you turn from your prejudice to offer or accept help?
Challenge: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it?
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In a world of hostility, corruption, and confusion, a regular guy named Mark wrote his gospel to boldly proclaim that Jesus is THE good news. Mark writes with urgency and purpose, giving you a front-row seat to the Story of Jesus. This plan will help you understand that Story through the teachings, miracles, discipleship, and life of Jesus so that you can follow Jesus as his disciple.
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