The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 19 Healing the

The Miracles of Jesus Lesson 19: Healing the Daughter of the Syro-Phoenician Woman Matthew 15: 21 -28; Mark 7: 24 -30

Tyre and Sidon are ancient Phoenician sister cities on the Mediterranean coast. These cities are objects of prophecy and are often mentioned together (Jeremiah 47: 4; Zechariah 9: 2 -4; Luke 10: 13 -14)

This aerial view of Tyre shows the modern city built on the causeway made by Alexander the Great. (cf. Ezekiel 26: 4 -5)

Details of Healing the Daughter of the Syro. Phoenician Woman -- Matthew 15: 21 -28; Mark 7: 2430 p Jesus entered a house seeking seclusion. p A woman of Canaan locates Jesus and begs Him for mercy on behalf of her daughter who is demon possessed n n Mark describes her as “Greek” but “Syro-Phoenician” by birth She addresses Jesus as “Lord -- Son of David” (Mt. 15: 22)

Obstacles to This Miracle Matthew 15: 21 -28; Mark 7: 24 -30 p Racial prejudice separated Jew from Gentile (cf. Acts 18: 1 -2; 21: 28; 22: 19 -23) p The disciples’ attitude toward the woman (Matthew 15: 23; Luke 9: 51 ff) p Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel (Matthew 15: 24; 10: 5 -6; John 4: 19 -24) p Demon possession was a gripping and horrifying tool of Satan.

How Obstacles were Overcome Lessons for Us -- Matthew 15: 21 -28; Mark 7: 24 -30 p. The persistence of the woman (Matthew 15: 23, 25; Mark 7: 26; cf. Luke 11: 5 -9) p. The respect the woman had for Jesus (Matt. 15: 22, 25) p. The humility of the woman (Mark 7: 25, 27 -29; Mt. 15: 2627; 1 Pet. 5: 5 -6; Ps. 18: 27) p. The faith of the woman (Matthew 15: 28) p. The power and compassion of the Son of God (Mk. 7: 30)