Rachab
How does Rachab challenge the expectations of a patriarchal society despite her marginalized position?
Rachab takes the initiative to protect her family, and acts as the "head of the household".
What animal does the Canaanite mother refers to herself as, demonstrating her humility in front of Jesus
A dog
What character from the Hebrew Scriptures does Herodias point to?
Jezebel, Queen of Judea (1 Kings 18, 21)
What two things contributed to Rachab's low social status?
Her profession as a prostitute and her Canaanite ethnicity.
Name one reason the Canaanite Mother's response to Jesus demonstrated faith.
1) She refers to Jesus as 'Lord'
2) She humbles herself by referring to herself as a dog
3) She understands the universality of Jesus's promise
How does Herodias seem to defeat or frustrate God's will?
By killing John the Baptist who was a prophet of God and preaching of Jesus Christ.
What is the name of the city that Rachab lived?
Jericho
What did the Canaanite woman ask Jesus to do?
Heal her daughter, who was being tormented by demons
What Prophet from Hebrew Scriptures did Jesus say that John the Baptist was?
Elijah