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Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman
– Mark 7:24-30’ by The Incredible Journey
“While they were there in Bethlehem, the time came for
her to give birth, and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she
wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger because there was no
private room for them in the inn.
“In the same region there were shepherds staying out in
the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood
before them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone around them and they
were terribly frightened.
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for
behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people. For this day in the city of David there has
been born for you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, the Messiah.’” Luke 2:6-11
This WeakEnd Assignment brings us back to our Bible study in
the book of Mark. Find an hour and
location where you will not be disturbed, have your Bible, your notebook, something
to write with and a refreshment.
Pray and thank the Lord for what He
will show in this chapter as you study it more closely. Ask Him to give you new insight from this
passage.
1.
Read through all of chapter 7 of Mark.
2. There
are three sections:
o
Followers of Tradition – verses 1-13
o
The Heart of Man – verses 14-23
o
The Syrophoenician Woman – verses 24-37
3. Underline
in your Bible or write out the verse in each section above that seems to be the
most important verse for you.
4. Write
why it seems important to you.
5. In
verses 6 and 7 Jesus quotes from Isaiah29:13.
Why do you think Jesus regularly quoted Old Testament passages to the
Pharisees and scribes?
6.
In section 2, Jesus teaches about food. As a Jew, He would have grown up observing
all the many prohibitions about food and food handling that had been given to
protect the Chosen people all through their history. But there is another message hidden in this
passage. What is it?
In section 3,
Jesus is on the road again, and seems to be hoping for some quiet. Yet, everywhere He went, those who had heard
of His teachings and His miracles searched Him out.
7. What
did you think of the dialogue between Jesus and the woman? And what was the result?
Note: There were two words the Jewish people used
for dog. One was a derogatory term that
referred to Gentiles and pictured a despised, filthy, homeless street
scavenger. However, Jesus used another
word that also meant ‘dog’. It refers to
a beloved household pet. (This is a
significant hint of how in the near future the Gentile believers would not be
spiritually homeless, but would be welcomed into God’s house hold as His beloved
children.
8. When
Jesus returned to the Sea of Galilee, He performed a miracle that no one had
ever seen before. What did He do?
9. Why
do you think Jesus kept asking all those who witnessed His miracles to not
speak of them?
10.
Bonus question: What is the danger of following Jesus because
He can perform miracles?
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com
(where you will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to
share). You can easily find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google
search for ‘WeakDay Devotion’. (Also,
there is an android ‘Google
Blogger’ app you can download to read them on your phone. Not sure about Apple.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any updates?)
· UPDATE
- Afghanistan disaster – Please pray for those who remain in this chaotic country and all those
Afghans who hoped in a future that they are now watching be destroyed by
barbarians. How heart wrenching.
· Isaias and Judith (Ambassadors for Christ the Philippines) –
the entire Catorce family have led a conservative, Bible-based ministry,
teaching and discipling in a remarkably
difficult mission field for dozens of years.
Please visit their new website: https://afcph.org/ to learn more.
Pray our Father keep these servants strong and restores their health and
consider sending a note of encouragement to Isaias Catorce, who teaches and
leads the groups at icatorce@gmail.com and consider making a donation by
going to: www.tms-global.org
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues a new job and that the
Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions.
·
The World –
Pray for God’s mercy as unrest around the globe increases, and that our Father
will bring comfort and calm to His children.
Pray for Bible-based Christians scattered across the globe to be safe
and remain selflessly bold with the Word.
Help them rest and trust in the Lord.
·
Pray for those in
these countries who read the WeakDay Devotion –That His mighty works
will be worked out in each life for His purposes and glory in surprising and
wonderful ways! Thank the Lord for
allowing this blog reach around His world in humbling and unexpected geographic
locations, including Hong Kong, Israel, Sweden, Russia, USA, Canada, Ukraine,
Poland, UK, France, Australia, UAE, Fiji, Germany, Portugal, Romania, Spain,
Ireland, American Samoa, Brazil, The Philippines, Estonia, Singapore, China,
India.
· Barb – my brother’s
faithful and kind wife. Thank you for
praying for her. She needs prayers to
sustain her and protect her health and energy during this time of additional
stress and challenge.
·
UPDATE - Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She continues to have tests to diagnose her
disease (some serious conclusions have been suggested). She remains frail and unwell. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the immunotherapy for his lung cancer seems to be
working for now. Pray for his ongoing
strength through the pain, patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will capture
her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
·
Tim –
my brother – is seeing benefits from his new bi-pap machine and is sleeping
better. Pray for his continued wisdom
and patience in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and
arthritis. Pray his new doctor is
attentive, wise and compassionate. Pray
for Barb, his wife for her strength and
compassion. Continue to grow their faith
as give them wisdom as they share Christ with others. Pray for his strength and wisdom as he awaits
an important insurance refund.
·
David – as his health waxes and wanes during this challenging
time. Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky. Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·
Cathy – as
she journeys through the challenges of stage-4 pancreatic cancer. She is Barb (my sister-in-law’s)
sister-in-law. Thank the Lord He has
provided Cathy with a supportive family.
Please pray for them and their health carers as they travel through this
journey.
·
Ray Sr. – now in respite care. Pray the Lord opens His heart to the Truth of
salvation and through this time, relationships with family are strengthened and
Ray Jr and Kathy may know of his decision.
·
Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches. Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
·
Sergio –
has a job but at subsistence wages. He
is thankful for anything as Mexico is in dire economic condition. The work is wearing him out physically. His diabetes is presently under control and
he has found a place to live.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
Her dementia is hampering her ability to think clearly and care for
herself. She now has good home health
care. Pray her loved ones make time for her
through this and support Tracey’s efforts.
·
Len Carbone –
(59 years old). Pray he wakes to the
message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus. Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on
disability since. His loneliness has
overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around him. Pray for a godly and patient friend to show
him God’s love.
·
Aunt Donna –
with dementia. Please pray for her
daughters so they know how best to care for her.
·
Penne –widowed
after 43 years, the last ten of which she was her husband’s full-time
caregiver. She suffers mental problems
from a childhood experience and has reached out to Patti (who asks for wisdom
and patience). Penne has ‘disowned’ all
her family, and although a believer, does not attend fellowship for
support. Please pray for her peace of
mind and God’s guidance.
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