Topic > Analysis of the Pericope - 1541

Although it is not clear to whom he is referring, Jesus says: "Only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel have I been sent." Faced with the Canaanite woman's dilemma, Jesus insists that his mission and ministry have not yet reached outside the Jewish community. “Her mission is formulated as a word of mandate in biblical language so solemnly and so fundamentally and exclusively that there is no room left to fulfill the woman's request.” Jesus' words here simply say: My plate is full. 25- “Moved by a mother's love for her child, she again made her plea: "Lord, help me", re-expressing her request in v. 22". What a faithful presence this woman demonstrates by persisting in her request for help from Jesus. This verse highlights to me how this woman worships and adores Jesus, like no one sees in the gospels of Matthew. No matter how difficult it seems, her faith will not allow her to give