What makes Jesus’ jaw drop? What amazes Jesus? What makes him stand back and say, “Wow”? There can’t be much. Is there even anything? He is, after all, the one who made the heavens and the earth and everything in them. He is, after all, the great poet of the sky who created all creativity. He is the one about whom the angels say, “You are worthy of all glory and praise.”
What makes Jesus’ jaw drop? There is something. It is the faith of a Canaanite woman who came to him about her demon-possessed daughter. It is the faith of a Canaanite who persistently pursued the ear and attention of Jesus until he finally heard and answered her. It is her faith. About her faith, he said, “This woman has great (i.e. mega) faith.”
This weekend in worship, we’re going to be studying Matthew 15:21-28, and we’ll discuss this woman’s faith. At the same time, we’ll learn to find joy in “crumbs from Jesus.” More on that this weekend.
You can join us for IN-PERSON worship on Saturday at 5:30 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am.
We will also be broadcasting our worship on Sunday morning at 9:30 am here.
God has blessed our ministry at Mount Lebanon. In this last week, 60% of our student body has returned to in-person classes while another 40% continue learning from home. We have the best teachers and leaders in our school anywhere. We are so blessed.
This Saturday, after our Saturday worship (Worship at 5:30 pm), we’ll head over to the school playground to spread some wood chips on our playground. If you can help, please let us know OR just show up! It’s always a good time.
5:30 pm church
6:45 pm wood-chip service project
Thank you for your willingness to consider this effort to support your school! Ryan Finkbeiner
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