Mark 7:24-30, Key Verse: 7:29 |
1. Why did Jesus and his disciples go to the gentile territory? Why could he not keep his presence a secret? (24-26)
2. What was her problem? What was her attitude toward Jesus?
3. Why might it be hard for her, as a Greek woman and as a mother, to come to Jesus with this problem? What compelled her to come?
4. How did Jesus first answer her? (27) Who are the “children” and “their dogs”? What does Jesus’ statement tell us about his ministry and about God’s way of working? (Rom 1:16)
5. What was the woman’s surprising response? (28) What can we learn from her about real humility? About prayer?
6. Why was Jesus pleased at her answer? What can we learn here about the kind of faith that God blesses? (29-30)