The Coming of the King

Coming of the King: Week 33

15:21 Like other contacts with gentiles, this was planned.
15:22 "Son of David" - by addressing Jesus as King of the Jews, she does not acknowlege Him as her own King, as she is a gentile. How many of us just want a few favors from God, without making Him our Lord?
15:24 While addressed to His disciples, Jesus is throwing out a hint to the woman.
15:25 "Lord help me" - now she addresses Him simply as her own Lord, and Jesus responds.
15:26 "and toss it to the dogs" - Matthew 7:6
15:27 How many of us would have turned away indignantly from this gentle correction? This woman was wise enough to receive instruction, and faith enough to still believe that her Lord (not just the Jew's) wanted to help her. Proverbs 19:20
15:28 "great is your faith" - She had become a child of Abraham, not of the flesh (the dust of the earth, Genesis 13:16), but of faith (the stars of the heavens, Genesis 22:17), even of the gentiles (the sand of the sea).

15:31 Once again, there is no question of the reality of the miracles, only of their purpose.
15:33 This lesson is given twice, because it is fundamental, as with the dreams of Pharoah in Genesis 41. There is provision, miraculous if need be, for the King's servant on the King's business. 1 Kings 17
15:39 This crowd was quieter, having apparently not so many Zealots.