21 And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” Matthew 15:21-22, ESV

23 But he did not answer her a word 23 But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Matthew 15:23-24, ESV

25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me 25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” 26 And he answered, “It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” Matthew 15:25-26, ESV

27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” 28 Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Matthew 15:27-28, ESV

Matthew 15:21-28 “Faith of a Canaanite Woman” “Great” Faith…. Is Accompanied by Repentance. (vs. 21-22)

Matthew 15:21-28 “Faith of a Canaanite Woman” “Great” Faith…. Is Accompanied by Repentance. (vs. 21-22) Grows through Trials and Tests. (vs. 23-24)

Matthew 15:21-28 “Faith of a Canaanite Woman” “Great” Faith…. Is Accompanied by Repentance. (vs. 21-22) Grows through Trials and Tests. (vs. 23-24) Never Gives Up. (vs. 25)

Matthew 15:21-28 “Faith of a Canaanite Woman” “Great” Faith…. Is Accompanied by Repentance. (vs. 21-22) Grows through Trials and Tests. (vs. 23-24) Never Gives Up. (vs. 25) Is Rooted in Humility. (vs. 26-28)

11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:11-13, ESV

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7, ESV