Today I Am Enough

Matthew 15-17; Mark 7-9 Woman expecting Miracles Mark 7:25-26 It is significant that we are told this woman is a Greek.  Jesus was mainly teaching the Jews. That was His mission. Those that were not Jews were outside of the inner circle - outcasts to a certain degree. So this woman was not included in that inner circle. However, she knew about Jesus.  She sought after Him - even though she knew He may not heal her daughter. Mark 7:27 We know Jesus is not cruel or mean.  This verse may seem that way - which is why we need to discuss it in a little more detail. If you’ve just made dinner - you’ve spent an hour or two on it, and your family sits to eat. Who will have priority? You, your husband, your children, right? Afterwards, if there are some leftovers maybe you’d let your dog have them.  Usually the dog doesn’t eat first though (usually of course). Jesus is reminding her that He is there to teach these people - that is His priority. Mark 7:28 She is not offen