Lost Sheep of the House of Israel

 

And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 

And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying,  

“Have mercy on me, O Lord, 

Son of David; 

my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” 

But he did not answer her a word. 

And his disciples came and begged him, saying, 

“Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” 

He answered, 

“I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 

But she came and knelt before him, saying,

 “Lord, help me.” 

And he answered, 

“It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” 

And her daughter was healed instantly.

Matthew 15:21-28

Matthew 12:6

"I tell you, something greater than the temple is here.”

Words of Jesus

 

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

The Blessing

 

Why Are You Afraid?

 

And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?”

Matthew 8:26-27

Tree

A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.

Matthew 7:18

Hmmm...

 

Do not give dogs what is holy, 

and do not throw your pearls before pigs, 

lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.

Matthew 7:6

Trust

 

Trust in Adonai with all your heart,

lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

and He will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5~6