John’s tweets for today.

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1.  We’re in a house in Tyre. Jesus didn’t think he’d be found, but he was wrong. A Greek woman came right in & is kneeling at Jesus’ feet.

2.  The woman is begging Jesus to help her disturbed daughter. He said “Stand in line. Children get fed first, then dogs if there’s any left.”

3.  The woman still didn’t leave, but told Jesus “Even dogs get to eat scraps dropped under the table.”

4.  Jesus is impressed by her faith. He told her to go home, that the demon had left her daughter.

I don’t understand this story.  What Jesus first says to the woman doesn’t  meet up with my view of Jesus.  Which, of course means my view is incomplete.

It seems like he’s being mean to her.  Or toying with her.  Neither of which is anything I’d ever picture Jesus doing.  In the end, he does heal the woman’s daughter and he’s impressed by her faith.

What do you think of this story?

Bible reference: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

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