Mark Lesson 22 (2022)

JESUS HONORS A SYROPHOENICIAN WOMAN’S FAITH

(Mark 7:24-30)

Open it:

1. When was a time when you felt like an outsider? Why do you think some Christians lose or give up their faith in God?

Explore it:

1. Read verses 24-26. What did Jesus try to keep secret? How? Why did a certain woman want to see Jesus? What did the woman do when she saw Jesus? What was this woman’s background? (26)

2. Read verse 27. How did Jesus respond to this woman? To whom was Jesus referring when he spoke of children and dogs?

3. Read verses 28-29. How did the woman appeal to Jesus’ decision not to help her? What reaction could she have taken instead of pleading with Jesus? Why was Jesus so impressed with the woman? What can we learn from her attitude toward Jesus and herself?

4. Read verse 30. What happened to the woman’s daughter? (30) [We notice that no two of Jesus’ healings were precisely alike; how should our witness for Christ be tailored to each situation and person?]

Apply it:

1. What concrete step can you take to show your faith in the Lord and your dependence on his power?