The Canaanite Mother's Saving Faith

Main Idea:  Saving faith persists through every obstacle to receive the King.

I.       Saving faith has _________ Jesus as its __________. (21–23) 

II.     Saving faith is ___________ before the _________.  (24–25)

III.    Saving faith ___________ the goodness of God’s sovereign plans, even while _____________ its cause.  (26–28)

Suggested Psalm for prayer and meditation: 96

Questions for personal reflection and group discussion: 

·       When my prayers seem unanswered or met with silence, where do I instinctively turn next?  What “alternative hopes” (comforts, control, people, outcomes) compete with my trust in Christ?

·       In what ways do I approach God with entitlement rather than humility? Where might pride be shaping my expectations of how God should act? Am I willing to come before God on His terms, not mine?

·       Which is harder for me: trusting God’s power or trusting His timing and wisdom?  What current situation is testing whether my faith will persist or collapse?

How do I respond when God’s plan seems to prioritize something beyond my personal relief?