Matthew 15 is the story of a very unusual interaction Jesus has with a Canaanite woman. She pleads with Jesus to heal her daughter who is suffering terribly. Jesus responds by giving two tests; one for this woman and another for his disciples. The woman is given an endurance test. How much faith does she have that Jesus is truly compassionate and able to heal her daughter? The disciples are given a love test. What is their attitude toward outsiders? […]