[Matthew 15.21-22] Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. [22] A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.”
Great faith requires great _______________.
[Matthew 15.23] But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.”
God still _______________ you even if He doesn't answer _______________ away.
[Matthew 15.24-25] Then Jesus said to the woman, “I was sent only to help God’s lost sheep—the people of Israel.” [25] But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”
___________________ is essential to seeing your prayers answered.
[Matthew 15.26-28] Jesus responded, “It isn’t right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs.” [27] She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.” [28] “Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.
Great faith does not depend on background or position, but on the _______________.
Her great _______________ resulted in a great _____________________.
[Matthew 7:7-8] “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
Many people want the benefits of great faith, but aren't willing to _______________ themselves before God.
Is _______________ preventing God from working in your life?
[James 4:6] “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
This woman came in _______________ and God showed her _______________.
