Analysis Of The Pericope

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21- The pericope begins with making the reader aware that the ministry of Jesus has now shifted from Jewish territory, and guides its readers to begin to focus on a new Gentile territory of Tyre and Sidon, which is important to note, belonging to Gentile territory. The NIV translation uses the word “withdraws,” to describe the manner in which Jesus leaves Jewish country, to retreat to Tyre and Sidon. It is interesting that R.T. France notes that the word used in the instance means that Jesus was retreating to “get away from Jewish opposition and Jewish crowds.” In reading it through France’s lens, Jesus is retreating for a means of vacation away from all the hassle, opposition and frustration given by the Jewish community.
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Even though the woman addresses Jesus with respect and with theological accuracy, Jesus is found treating her in the same manner of other Jewish citizens, no response at all. This is puzzling, says Gench, “The silent rebuff is puzzling, for Jesus has not failed to respond to similar request.” In looking across the entire narrative, it is strange to understand the silent treatment Jesus gives her, because he does not hold his reply from other non-Jewish citizen. This highlight accurately challenge my reading of this verse. In reading this verse alone, I was sure that Jesus’ silence here was because she was not a …show more content…

Even though it is unclear by whom he is referring to, Jesus says, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” In the face of this Canaanite woman’s dilemma, Jesus insists that his mission and ministry has not yet reached outside of the Jewish community. “His mission is formulated as a commissioning word in biblical language solemnly and so fundamentally and exclusively there is no room left to fulfill the woman’s request.” Jesus’ words here simply says, my plate is full.
25- “Driven by a mother’s love for her child, she again made her plea, “Lord, help ne,” re-expressing her request in v. 22.” What a faithful presence this woman shows by being persistent in her plea for Jesus’ help. This verse highlights to me how this woman worships and adores Jesus, like no one seen in Matthew’s gospels. No matter what how hard it seems, her faith will not let her give

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