What is the meaning of Matthew 15:28? O woman • In addressing her simply as “woman,” Jesus speaks with dignity, the same respectful term He used for His mother (John 2:4) and later from the cross (John 19:26). • The title draws attention to her identity—a Canaanite outsider—yet Christ engages her personally, showing that the gospel reaches beyond ethnic borders (Genesis 12:3; Acts 10:34-35). • By calling, not dismissing, He affirms the worth of every seeker who comes to Him (Isaiah 55:1; Revelation 22:17). Jesus answered • Earlier, silence and testing (Matthew 15:23-26) might have seemed like refusal, yet persistence was rewarded—echoing “Ask, and it will be given to you…knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). • His answer models the Lord’s attentive ear: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry” (Psalm 34:15). • Christ’s response reminds believers that delays refine, not deny, earnest faith (James 1:3-4; 1 Peter 1:6-7). your faith is great! • Only two people receive this commendation—the centurion (Matthew 8:10) and this woman—both Gentiles, highlighting that God values faith over pedigree (Romans 3:29-30). • Great faith recognizes Jesus’ authority, trusts His character, and persists despite obstacles (Hebrews 11:6; Mark 10:48). • It is humble yet bold, content with “crumbs” because it knows the Master’s table is abundant (Matthew 15:27). Let it be done for you as you desire • Jesus’ words echo His promise: “Whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive” (Matthew 21:22). • Desire aligned with faith meets God’s gracious will (1 John 5:14-15). • The statement is declarative, not tentative; He speaks with the authority that formed worlds (Colossians 1:16-17). And her daughter was healed from that very hour • The healing is immediate and complete, proving Christ’s sovereignty over distance and demons alike (Matthew 8:13; Luke 7:10). • No ritual, touch, or travel—only the authoritative word, recalling “He sent out His word and healed them” (Psalm 107:20). • The phrase “that very hour” underscores the factual, historical nature of the miracle, inviting trust in the literal reliability of Scripture (John 20:30-31). summary Matthew 15:28 showcases a Gentile mother’s persistent, humble, undeflected trust in Jesus. The Lord honors her by addressing her respectfully, responding after testing, praising her great faith, granting her request, and delivering her daughter instantly. The passage affirms that anyone—regardless of background—who approaches Christ with resolute faith will find Him powerful, compassionate, and entirely trustworthy. |
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