In Matthew 15:
- The Pharisees accuse. “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?”
- The disciples question. “Do you not know that the Pharisees were offended?”
- A lowly Canaanite woman cries out for mercy. “Lord, help me.”
In Matthew 15:
- The Pharisees grumble about unwashed hands.
- The disciples worry about political correctness.
- The woman begs out of desperation.
In Matthew 15:
- The Pharisees continue to plot against Jesus.
- The disciples begin to beg…that Jesus would send the annoying woman away.
- The woman kneels in front of Jesus.
In Matthew 15:
- The Pharisees are hardened by their pride.
- The disciples are blinded by their prejudice.
- The woman is undaunted by the obstacles.
In Matthew 15:
- Jesus condemns the Pharisees as a fulfillment of prophecy: “You hypocrites!”
- Jesus asks his disciples, “Do you still not understand?”
- Jesus praises the woman, “Great is your faith!”
Which of the three have you been most like in recent days?