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“And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding district and brought to Him all who were sick; and they implored Him that they might just touch the fringe of His cloak; and as many as touched it were cured.” (Matthew 14:35-36, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow.

“Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, "Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders...?” “Then the disciples came and said to Him, "Do You know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this statement?” (Matt. 15:1-2 & 12, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow.

“Peter said to Him, "Explain the parable to us." Jesus said, "Are you still lacking in understanding also?” (Matt. 15:15-16, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow.

“Jesus went away…and withdrew into the…” (Matthew 15:21, NASU) “Jesus got up and went away from there to the region of Tyre. And when He had entered a house, He wanted no one to know of it; yet He could not escape notice.” (Mark 7:24, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow.

“And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed." But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, "Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us." Matthew 15:22-23NASU Serve. Worship. Grow.

“But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Matthew 15:24NASU Serve. Worship. Grow.

Is She Truly Seeking Jesus? 1.She worships and calls Him Lord (v. 25) 2.Jesus makes a general observation (v. 26) “But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" And He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” Matt. 15:26 Serve. Worship. Grow.

“But she said, "Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.” Matthew 15:27, NASU Serve. Worship. Grow.

“Then Jesus said to her, "O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed at once.” Matthew 15:28NASU Serve. Worship. Grow.

Jesus and Gentiles Samaritan woman (John 4:1ff) Ten lepers, including Samaritan (Luke 17:16) Roman centurion’s servant (Matthew 8:5) Serve. Worship. Grow.

Jesus’ Mission Genesis 12:3 “And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.” Isaiah 11:10 Then in that day the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, Who will stand as a signal for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious. Serve. Worship. Grow.

“And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20, NASU) Serve. Worship. Grow.

Benbrook Church of Christ 1.Diverse social economic situations 2.Multiple ethnicities 3.Different educations/jobs 4.Reach all people Serve. Worship. Grow.