The Syrophoenician Woman - Her Legacy In Scripture

The Syrophoenician Woman - Her Legacy In Scripture

Read Matthew 15:21 – 28.

1. Why do you suppose Jesus ignored this woman at first?

2. Why do you think she didn’t give up, despite apparent rejection?

3. Why did Jesus make an exception to his policy of focusing his ministry on Jews?

4. Do you tend to give up easily or persist? What does your current situation call for?

5. When a needy person approaches you, how do you typically respond? What if the person is emotionally needy — continually sticking close to you, interrupting your conversations with others, asking questions you can’t answer, and generally wanting more than you wish to give?