The Story
Who did the woman come to for help?
Jesus
What kind of woman came to Jesus in this story?
A Canaanite or Syrophoenician woman.
Jesus said it’s not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to whom?
To the dogs.
What did the woman believe Jesus could do?
Heal her daughter.
What are the first four books of the New Testament called?
The Gospels.
What was wrong with the woman’s daughter?
She was possessed by a demon.
What country or region did she live in?
Phoenicia (part of Syria).
What did the woman reply that showed her faith?
"Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table."
How did the woman show respect to Jesus?
She bowed down and worshiped Him.
Which two Gospel writers told this story?
Matthew and Mark.
Where did Jesus travel to in this story?
To the region of Tyre and Sidon.
Where was Jesus trying to stay quietly for a while?
In a house.
What did Jesus say about her faith?
"Your faith is great!"
What character trait did the woman show by not giving up?
Persistence.
What is another word for "Gentile"?
Non-Jew.
What did the woman do when Jesus didn’t answer her right away?
She kept asking and worshiped Him.
Who did Jesus say He was sent to first?
The lost sheep of Israel.
What did Jesus say happened “at that moment”?
Her daughter was healed.
What does this story teach about who can have faith?
Anyone can have faith in Jesus.
What does "faith" mean?
Trusting and believing in God.
What did Jesus say happened to her daughter at the end of the story?
She was healed.
What kind of people were the Canaanites to the Jews?
They were Gentiles (non-Jews).
They were Gentiles (non-Jews).
What lesson do Jesus’ words teach us?
That faith and persistence matter, no matter who you are.
What does this story show about Jesus’ love?
His love and power are for everyone, not just one group.
What kind of miracle did Jesus do in this story?
A healing miracle.