1st Reading Romans 11:1 – 2a, 29 – 32

Romans 11:1 – 2a, 29 – 32 1 I ask, then: Did God reject his own people? Certainly not! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not rejected his people, whom he chose from the beginning.

Romans 11:1 – 2a, 29 – 32 29 For God does not change his mind about whom he chooses and blesses. 30 As for you Gentiles, you disobeyed God in the past; but now you have received God's mercy because the Jews were disobedient.

Romans 11:1 – 2a, 29 – 32 31 In the same way, because of the mercy that you have received, the Jews now disobey God, in order that they also may now receive God's mercy. 32 For God has made all people prisoners of disobedience, so that he might show mercy to them all.

Gospel Reading Matthew 15:21 – 28

Matthew 15:21 – 28 21 Jesus left that place and went off to the territory near the cities of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman who lived in that region came to him. “Son of David!” she cried out. “Have mercy on me, sir! My daughter has a demon and is in a terrible condition.”

Matthew 15:21 – 28 23 But Jesus did not say a word to her. His disciples came to him and begged him, “Send her away! She is following us and making all this noise!” 24 Then Jesus replied, “I have been sent only to the lost sheep of the people of Israel.” 25 At this the woman came and fell at his feet. “Help me, sir!” she said.

Matthew 15:21 – 28 26 Jesus answered, “It isn't right to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.” 27 “That's true, sir,” she answered, “but even the dogs eat the leftovers that fall from their masters' table.” 28 So Jesus answered her, “You are a woman of great faith! What you want will be done for you.” And at that very moment her daughter was healed.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 .

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 Another terror attack

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 Another terror attack - Victims running for safety

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 Another terror attack Victims running for safety The attackers showed no mercy

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 Another terror attack Victims running for safety The attackers showed no mercy Mercy An attribute of both God and good human being

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 Another terror attack Victims running for safety The attackers showed no mercy Mercy An attribute of both God and good human being Compassion for the miserable

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them, but God didn’t V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them, but God didn’t - We must follow God’s ways V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them, but God didn’t - We must follow God’s ways - Marriages ends V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them, but God didn’t - We must follow God’s ways - Marriages ends, friendships splits V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people Children of Israel were disobedient They did not accept the gospel God could have rejected them, but God didn’t - We must follow God’s ways - Marriages ends, friendships splits, because we lack mercy, and we reject easily. V1 I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people V22 A Canaanite woman …came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help V22 A Canaanite woman …came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help But, she is an outsider, a gentile and unclean V22 A Canaanite woman …came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help But, she is an outsider, a gentile and unclean She persisted in faith V22 A Canaanite woman …came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help But, she is an outsider, a gentile and unclean She persisted in faith V23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help But, she is an outsider, a gentile and unclean She persisted in faith Disciples rejected her V23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people She was in desperate need of help But, she is an outsider, a gentile and unclean She persisted in faith Disciples rejected her Jesus received her V23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people .

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful 1. God did not reject his people V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind - about those he choses to call and bless V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind - about those he choses to call and bless - normal in the workplace, to change your mind as employer, or employee V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind - about those he choses to call and bless - normal in the workplace, to change your mind as employer, or employee - should not be the case, in relationship V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind Believers – we have a relationship with God V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind Believers – we have a relationship with God God: loves, provides, cares and protects us V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind Believers – we have a relationship with God God: loves, provides, cares and protects us We: serve him and worship him alone V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind Believers – we have a relationship with God God: loves, provides, cares and protects us We: serve him and worship him alone But we fail to do our part V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind Believers – we have a relationship with God God: loves, provides, cares and protects us We: serve him and worship him alone But we fail to do our part God could change his mind about us V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind As his followers – we should follow his examples V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God did not reject his people God does not change his mind As his followers – we should follow his examples Be merciful V2 God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew. .... 29 for God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind .

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind V32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people V32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to V32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to - But God is merciful to all – it’s a gift V32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to - But God is merciful to all – it’s a gift - God is in control V32 For God has bound all men over to disobedience so that he may have mercy on them all.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to - But God is merciful to all – it’s a gift - God is in control V28 Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to - But God is merciful to all – it’s a gift - She came to Jesus in faith V28 Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people - we are biased in who we show mercy to - But God is merciful to all – it’s a gift - She came to Jesus in faith - She persisted, and Jesus showed her mercy V28 Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Romans 11:29 – 32 & Matthew 15:21 – 28 God is merciful God does not reject his people God does not change his mind His mercy is a free gift to all people