Number DOI: http://doi.org/10.33209/2519-4348-2707-9627-2021-9-108

VB. – № 9, 2021. – P. 283-297

Summary

We will refer to the specific passage of Channanaian woman (Math 15:21-28) in which we will see Christ visiting places where heathens and foreigners live. However, a woman, even though she wasn’t associated with the children of Israel, approached him. Her faith was so strong that she endured the indifference shown to her, at first, by the Lord in order to test her. But she wasn’t intimidated and continued to beg louder for a miracle. Eventually, with her persistence, humility and faith she got what she wanted. The Lord admired her and finally healed her daughter. Thus, we see that the teaching of Christ is universal and that he came into this world to save all mankind and not just God’s chosen people. Whoever believes in Him has a place in the Kingdom of Heaven. There is something stronger than believing in God … Trusting Him.

Key words: Christian faith, Israel, Kingdom of Heaven, faith, believer

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