Dear Church Family,
In Christ, we worship the God who brings outsiders in. The one who Himself became sin who knew no sin, so that “in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Cor 5:21). During his earthly ministry Jesus lived this out in ways that surprised and often shocked his disciples. Jesus allowed the awkwardness of his interactions with others to create questions that only his person, his mercy, and his ministry could answer.
Such is the case in Matt. 15:21-28 (NIV).
21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 3 Jesus did not answer a word. So, his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” 4 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” 25 The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. 26 He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 27 “Yes, it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” 28 Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment.
See You on Sunday 8/16/26
Sermon title: Jesus Brings Outsiders In
Your Pastor and brother,
Grace Communion Melbourne – Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Meeting @ Pineda Presbyterian Fellowship Hall 4650 N. Wickham Rd
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