Questions
Faith that never dies (Mk 7:24-30; Mt 15:21-28)
(Questions for meditation)-
Why did Jesus come to such a remote place secretly? How did the woman know his whereabout?
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When the woman called Jesus “Lord, thou son of David” (Matt 15:22), what did the term tell about her view of Jesus?
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How did the disciples treat the woman and why? (Matt 15:23)
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How did Jesus respond initially? Was the gospel preached to the Jews only? (Matt 15:24)
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What was Jesus’ reply for the woman? Was his word filled with racial discrimination and insult? If you were the woman, how would you feel and react? (Mark 7:27)
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Compare her case with that of Jairus (Mark 5:22-24). Both asked Jesus to heal their daughters. What is the difference between the two? Why would Jesus refuse the woman’s request initially?
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Why would the woman’s reply move Jesus’ heart? What did her word express about her attitude?
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How did Jesus heal her daughter? How did his reply test her faith again?
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Why didn’t Jesus go to her home to heal her daughter?
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What have you learnt from the woman?