Dearest Flock -
For those who would like to get the most out of this week’s worship service, I suggest carefully reading the prescribed passage and prayerfully chewing on the following questions:
Bread For Everyone
Matthew 15:21-39
List three things about the Canaanite woman that caused Jesus to tell her, “Your faith is great.” Hebrews 11:1
The parallel passage in Mark 7 informs us that Jesus went from the Gentile (non-Jewish) cities of Tyre and Sidon, to the Decapolis. The Decapolis (literally, ten cities) was predominantly Gentile communities situated east of the Sea of Galilee. What does Jesus’ comment in verse 32 tell you about His attitude toward those outside the unique relationship He has with Israel? Acts 22:21; Matthew 28:18-20
Begin each day this week by thanking God for His love for the whole world (John 3:16). Then rest in His love for you personally, putting the full weight of your confidence in Him to guide, sustain, and strengthen you!
Bon Appétit,
RC
P.S. WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE to download the free YouVersion app and begin each day with the Verse of the Day. YouVersion has the added benefit of chronicling all of our upcoming bulletin events with hyperlinks for easy registration/participation. This is an excellent way to stay connected!
P.P.S. Use online concordance, e.g., blueletterbible.org, preceptaustin.org, logos.com, etc. to look up keywords, review context, and conduct cross studies.