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God Is Here
Once, there was a little fish swimming in the ocean. He swam up to an older, Read More
Ashley Boggan | Read Matthew 15:21-28
In the second part of this passage, we encounter the Canaanite woman, an outsider to the Jewish faith, who persistently seeks healing for her daughter. At first, Jesus seems to dismiss her, stating that his mission is for the “lost sheep of Israel.” However, her persistence and humility reveal a...
Gracious God, thank you for your mercy that reaches beyond boundaries. Help me to have faith like the Canaanite woman, persistently seeking justice and extending your grace. Amen.
Joseph has risen to a high position in Egypt, and now his brothers come searching for food in a time of famine. He reveals his true identity and reinterprets their evil intentions as being part of God’s plan. Sometimes we too are granted perspective to see God’s working in difficult times. The psalmist rejoices when God’s people are living in unity. Paul declares that his people are not rejected by the merciful God, for God’s promises are unchanging. In Matthew, Jesus teaches that God looks on the inside, not the outside. Thus, what you take into your body is less important than what comes from your heart.
Read Genesis 45:1-15. When have you struggled to forgive someone? When have you needed forgiveness? How does recognizing your own need for forgiveness help you to be more compassionate toward others?
Read Psalm 133. What does it mean to “live together in unity”? What actions can you take to live in unity with those around you, even those with whom you disagree?
Read Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32. How does the idea of God’s “irrevocable gifts” affect your understanding of grace and salvation? What gifts and callings from God might you need to rediscover or embrace in this season of your life?
Read Matthew 15:10-28. How does the Canaanite woman’s faith inspire you to persist in seeking God’s help, even when it seems delayed or denied?
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