YES YES ABSOLUTELY! The Law is necessary so we can understand we can NEVER KEEP THE LAW, THAT WE ARE SINFUL WRETCHED HUMANS AND WE NEED A SAVIOR. So many people pay attention to the Law for the wrong reason. HE CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW NOT TO ABOLISHED IT! NO ONE HAS EVER LIVED OUT THE LAW PERFECTLY LIKE YESHUA. Through the LAW and YESHUA WE SEE OUR NEED FOR HIM. If anyone wants wisdom and understanding let him ask God who is GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL AND HE WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. If you don’t understand your Bible PRAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO COME TEACH YOU! HE WILL COME AND ITS AMAZING!
@@falloutman565 like traffic laws, we try some and other laws we default them especially when we are not attentive. We need help to keep them for our own safety and safety of others and to avoid fines and other big problems. Wear your helmet, fix the seatbelt but for a deadly accident, Jesus gives life eternal
@@falloutman565 If we see our need for Yeshua through not keeping the law, doesn't that underscore the fact that the law is good to show us what sin is and a standard for conduct? Paul is very clear with that. Rom 7:7. I don't know quite what you mean, but many say because we cannot keep the law perfectly, then it isn't that important, just the grace we receive from God. Both are important however. Looking into the perfect law of liberty (through the eyes of love) and not being a forgetful hearer is important, but ultimately, we will not keep it perfectly, so that is not the way to salvation. It is the just the way to sanctification, or having Christ formed in us as Paul says in Gal 4:19. The amount of fruit we bear as a christian is a result of Christ living in us. God's mind outlined the law to Ancient Israel, but as Christ expounded it in the Sermon on the Mount, it just prescriptions for God's love and justice in a carnal society. The real purpose behind it is love.
I loved the women’s response “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs”… a mother’s love could only have responded as such…
@@lindamartin2213 well you are wrong. Most people don’t understand at all so I understand why you would believe that. Even though Christ himself says he’s not here for everyone people still want to deceive themselves
Isn't it wonderful how Jesus will give us "water" where we will never thirst? That is why we need to seek him and share the good news with others. This world is truly lost and "thirsty".
Yes. Very good- took you a while to get to it in this video, but it was excellent and worth the wait. As a Gentile Believer, I have always found this passage to be kind of demeaning and mildly irritating. It worked out well, but I couldn’t understand why he was referring to her as a “dog”. Seemed to go so against everything he was representing himself to be and the things he was teaching about love and the respect he was showing women. It was so incongruous to me.
Brandon Robbins, sometimes you make a statement, or ask a question, and I feel like you are reaching through the screen and putting your hand on my shoulder as you speak. I feel like you are talking directly to me!
Someone commented on the fact that I am a Catholic & "no good". You are only saying things that I can believe. None of it goes against my Catholic faith. I love it when you go back to the ancient Greek & Hebrew and give us the true meaning of the words. I will love God with my whole energy & try to love my neighbor as myself. I will, also, pray to forgive the person who said these hurtful things.
Jesus was not insulting her ethnicity but recognized the Canaanite woman’s bold request and audacious persistence as indications that God was giving her the faith to believe her daughter could be delivered if she sought help from Jesus. It was in response to that recognition, inspired by the woman’s reply to his challenge, that Jesus acted to heal the daughter, giving an advance glimpse of how his influence would soon extend beyond the borders of Israel.
Brandon, the Lord has blessed you with wisdom and the ability to instruct us in the Word. I’m 55, and have rarely heard anyone explain the Bible as well as you do!
@@deeschoe1245 So your issue is not really with Brandon Robbins it is with the Bible. Have you ever read the whole New Testament let alone the whole Bible?
I am still "whirling" with my new understanding of the Beatitudes. I am still learning how to "live the best life". I learn something new every time I listen. Now I am looking at the Woman and Jesus healing her possessed daughter. Dog equals puppy.
Amen! When Lord Jesus said, "Mark 15:34 CSB - And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni? ” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? ” " It is really fascinating that the words He said are actually alluding to Psalm 22. And when we read the chapter, we get the picture and feelings of the Lord being crucified. I was really amazed when I first heard how these words were related to Psalm 22. Glory to be to Lord!
WHO WAS JESUS BUSY WORSHIPING HIMSELF SINCE HE IS THE SECOND PERSON OF THE HOLY TRINTY AND THUS IS GOD !!!! WAS NHE RUNNING AROUND WORSHIPING HINSELF JUST BULL
@@thomasfcrowley9738 Yahusha who is often called Jesus prays to his father Yahuah, who is also our heavenly father. Yahuah and Yahusha both are our Elohim which some call God.
This was so good. The interaction between Jesus and the gentile woman has always baffled me, so I especially appreciated the clarification of this story. I look forward to the next video in this series! 🙏✝️❤
Hi Brandon, I'm evie, your sister in Christ. How beautiful is God's word and thank you for explaining it so lovingly! May God bless you and keep you, brother! I will be seeing you soon!! Praise and all glory to our Elohim!! Maranatha!!!
Years ago I had a friend named Evie Simonsen. Who later became a servant of Jesus but changed her last name when she was married. I have lost touch years ago but reminded of her today by seeing your post. May she be safe and blessed. And may you, dear sister in Christ, also be safe and blessed as well
@@pjfountaine7755 Oh, sweetheart!! Thank you!! I love you and can't wait to meet you soon in the air!! Our sweet Bridegroom is coming for us!! Great big hugs from Texas, PJ!!! Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus, come!! I pray, right now that your friend is safe and sound and may God bless her beyond measure!! You as well!!!
@@evierice2230 blessings from the Ouachita mountains of Arkansas, dear sister! Much love to you and your family 😊. I pray Our Lord comes soon, but until then, may we be strong and remember to encourage and build up our family in Christ. I look forward to seeing you too!
@@pjfountaine7755 Oh, PJ! You are right above me!! I'm waving at ya!!!🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️💖💖💖Oh yes, how glorious that day will be!!! Our hope is in Jesus!!! See ya soon, dear one!!!! Glory to God, in the Highest!!!!
I Always Felt Jesus was really like very insensitive here to this poor woman😪When I was much younger I thought even, 🤨"WHAT A JERK JESUS WAS (CALLING THIS POOR HURTING WOMAN A DOG)😱😠 Its GREAT THAT YOU'RE EXPLAINING IT TO FOLKS TODAY, I HAD NO ONE TO EDUCATE ME ABOUT THIS BK THEN🤷🏻♀️😣
“Give us this day our daily bread…” Now I understand. “Bread” is God’s word. OMG. I’ve been saying this phrase for decades. Why is it so hard to understand God’s word? Thank you. I’m really enjoying your teaching.
I think the passage of isiah about putting traditions above God's commandments is very relevant. It's so easy to transfer the emphasis from the important things to traditions which are not so important.
This is a great point you make. Disgusted with Catholic Oral Traditions that have nothing to do with God's Written Word. Christ warned us all of disobeying His Fathers Commands in favor or human man made traditions. These include traditions such as, beads, scapulars, holy water, lighting candles, praying to saints to intercede with the Father for them, anti-scriptural doctrines composed by man, worshipping of the Blessed Mother and other superstitions developed by the Church during its 2000 year history. *Despite going against the religious culture of His day, Jesus made a distinction between the laws Moses wrote down and the Oral Law (traditions). He did not give them equal weight but instead alluded to the fact that some of the Oral Law was merely the "traditions of men" (Mark 7:8) According to Jesus this unwritten Oral Law that existed in His day was not from His Father at Mount Sinai but from human religious zeal* And sadly these traditions were superseding His Father original commands. Christ was totally disgusted with the Pharisees, consider, what He said to them in (Mark 7:6-9) *Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition* *Christ went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition* (source of Scriptural quotes, Catholic New American Bible (NAB)
I have read, and heard, Jesus's remarks to the women in Mark 7 “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs”, but fell well short of grasping the literal and practical meaning of the text. Now I do! Thanks, Brandon for your enlightening presentation.
Thank you Brandon cause so many Ministers on U tube are saying if you don't produce much fruit you probably had a false conversion! In other words it's about when you are born again you automatically only want to do good 😭 I am SAVED BY GRACE and Jesus will show me what to do, it's not all about me but what JESUS DID ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s
It is written in the Word that God the Father will cut off those who bear evil fruit. "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." Matthew 7:19 Salvation continues to be by grace, because it is God in our lives who produces good fruit. Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,"
I used to carry around ALOT of guilt for decades! Until one day I had a lightswitch moment and it became quite clear that Jesus already freed me of all of that of my past and all of whats to come. Something I think we can all benifit. We ARE worthy to approach Jesus! "God created all things, including the wicked for the day of Evil." God created ALL THINGS and therefore we absolutely worthy of approaching The Lord to seek Heaven! Jesus didnt come for the healthy, He came for the sin sick! And if WE are not worthy, then he took a beating for nothing!
What a delicious typo at 11 minutes when, in Mark 7: 18-19, the word ‘enters’ appears on the screen as ‘entrees’. Talk about ‘feasting on the word of the Lordk. Thank you for your enthusiasm and passion as you open up the scriptures to us.
I feel like I found your channel at the perfect time! I finally am sitting down and reading each book of Scripture and studying it and the context to really understand. I love your content🥰 bless you, Brandon!
I was the unfortunate dog that returned to its vomit, too many times. Thank God Almighty for forgiveness, redemption, love, mercy, compassion..........thank you Lord Jesus Christ.
One of my favorite lines from the Gospels comes from the story of the prodigal son. While he was still a long ways away... The father would have been justified in putting his son through a trial period But - and it's even more shocking, given the culture - that the father runs to greet his rebellious son...
I PRAISE OUR SOVEREIGN ALMIGHTY GOD 🙏 FOR GIVING YOU THE GIFT OF UNDERSTAND AND THANK YOU FOR PASSING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO US THE LISTENERS. HALLELUJAH AND AMEN.
SCRIPTUE ?? 2ND PETER, CHAPTER 1, VERSE 20 SAYS THERE IS TO BE NO PRIVATE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE, THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS NEVER GIVEN TO ANY ONE IN HE WHOLE BIBLE BUT TO HIS ONLY CHURCH AND ON PENTECOST SUNDAY.,, THE HOLY SPIRIT REST TILL JESUS RETURNS WITH HIS CHURCH T HERE FORE ONLY HIS TEACHING CHURCH CAN PROPERLY THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT INTERPREATE SCRIPTURE AND PREACH ON IT
Thank you Lord for letting this man in the video ,talk to us about our Saviour Jesus, he tells us he doesn’t want you to think Jesus won’t help us because we have sinned & done some really bad things but , if you are truly sorry for those bad deeds; Jesus will listen to you & forgive you & bless you as his child of God again xx that is what I’ve accomplished since I came to the Lord a few years ago x it was a tremendous & peaceful feeling to know I have been forgiven & now I can tell & help others who are very sad & feel lost xx God bless this man in the video !! He truly believes in Jesus , because he sounds so sincere & so excited to tell you about Jesus xxx Helen Kirrage x
I truly am the person you spoke of; my problem is that I feel beyond redemption because of the life I have lived and it terrifies me. My sins are unspeakable to the point that I cannot confess them to others and this makes me feel so alone hiding behind a smile and a joke yet broken inside. I want to be loved and be back with God but I am ashamed.
There is a lie that satan has you ensnared in. The lie is that you have to carry guilt and shame for your sin. God asks us to repent and come unto Him so that he can forgive us and cover us with His blood. He asks you to say yes to Him, the God of all creation, and to receive the blessings and gifts He has for you. Satan would have you weighed down in bondage and never be free. You are free to receive the gift Jesus gives but you have to say yes to Him. Satan is lying to you and it begins by realizing that you have agreed with that lie and breaking it off through the power of Christ. I'm praying for you. 🙏
I've learned so much going back and reading the book of Mark. I didn't pick up the little things in Mark. Learning the words of the bible, God's word. Jesus knew how to teach and reach all God's children. Watching your videos always shows and teach me the word. Thanks Brandon. 😇🙏🙏🤲👍
The truth in her searching for a savior unselfish and humble. She was not of same tradition of beliefs, yet she found him in her heart with the most humble and sincere love that turned into salvation perhaps or justified healing that was perhaps the best offering she could give. I would think she was awe struck at the result and was so thankful her love of God became great.
After you become born again and a new creature in Christ, if you don't forgive yourself as Jesus forgave you and gave you eternal life, it's like you just got out of prison, but went back to the prison, took off the door and strapped it to your back, to carry that prison door around with you all the time. When Jesus saved you out of the prison of sin and bondage, He wanted you to be free from all the burdens and weight of your sins. He is Risen and has set you free! 🙏🙏🙏📖📖📖📖📖💜💜💜💜😇 I will share Mark 7 with my son, who is in prison and is having trouble forgiving himself after repenting and surrendering his life to Jesus. He is in perpetual repentance mode, so I told him this analogy of the prison door. I will have him watch all your excellent videos when he gets out. Thank you so much Brandon! I learn so much from you, which blesses my walk with Jesus in a fuller and more beautiful way. Many blessings to you!🙏🙏🙏📖📖📖💜💜💜😇
WOW I didn't understand this! Along with alot more, that I find myself having to research it to understand what it actually means! Another GREAT video Brandon!! This was truly very helpful. God bless 🙏❣
Brandon, you are such an animated teacher! I have been learning about life through the eyes of Jesus and his disciples now for 50 years; you manage to add details and bring a freshness, an immediacy that is SO REFRESHING!
Thank you for explaining the passage about the woman; it really clarifies a lot. I read it many times and I asked myself what was the meaning about the woman's answer and now I got it. Blessings Brandon Robbins.
Appreciate the story of the woman called a dog - I was taught that gentiles were called dogs at that time. The children of Israel explanation is helpful!
I so much love receiving the meat of scripture. In this passage I didn't catch the deeper understanding till now. Thank you much brother. Praise Yeshua!!! 🙌
Beautiful explanation of this passage which had concerned me in the past. Through listening to other good teachers I came to understand that Jesus wasn’t being mean and uncaring. It was explained the Greek word was one used for pet dogs, not the word used for unwanted mongrels. Your teaching wrapped it all up neatly for me. Thank you for your ministry!
Thank you so much for your awesome teaching. I have also pondered on why Jesus reacted the way He did with the woman. What you said about the religious traditions, is exactly what the Greek Orthodox practise - I know because I'm Greek, however I'm 'born again' and attend the Greek Evangelical Church. I often argue with my family, which is of priesthood origins. I ask my Mother why she does or believes a certain thing and she answers by saying, 'That is what we have been taught'... Usually she doesn't even know 'why', but she does it anyway! I can't believe what I hear most of the time!!!
I mean, the only way someone could come away thinking Jesus called her a dog would be someone not reading the text carefully. He very clearly was using a metaphor to describe stations, not people.
I not feel the separation from God. I am forgiven. I go to in no more each day. Some days I fall short others I did so good I think it was Jesus that had control of my words or action that did that need to be done. Because he lives in my heart. Thank you for your inspiring chat of your life and wisedom.
At a time I have viewd several years of The Chosen as well as reading your posts, it assuages my fear somewhat of the changes coming for us all as a result of the war between Israel and its neighbors witthe tensions added in from China and and what was USSR. Thank you for your effort!
Thank you Brandon, for clearing my mine. You have been very helpful. I appreciate what you do for people like me that don't comprehend the Bible the way you see it. I will keep following you for as long as you keep up with your Bible studies. May God bless you for giving up some of your time to help me, as well as others to learn the Bible more. God bless you, and keep you save
Brandon Robbins, I am new to your channel and I have been glued to your ministry since last week. Thank you for your studies and teachings. Jesus Christ is the Truth, the Way and the Life indeed!
O-M-Goodness! Your explanation about the Law cleared so much up for me. For example, even just beginning with the fact that Jesus was criticizing the oral traditions the Pharisees were placing more importance on than scripture, not the Law itself, etc......You do such an awesome job of explaining just the necessary details, as well as details I've never heard elsewhere, for me to understand what's been hidden from me for YEARS in the scriptures! I like how you include scriptures too! And, I finally connected having learned about myself first, that you can't run on emotions to truly love and serve. You may have the desire to, but you'd literally burn 🔥 out!...Now, it's time to continue taking notes. Just getting into The Canaanite woman. Thank you, thank you!! 😊😊😊👍👍👍✝️
Jesus also said until heaven and earth pass, not one tittle of the law will perish. Basically Jesus was the final atonement for our sins, no more blood sacrifices required as his blood covers it all. But we have been falsely taught laws were done away with. The Bible is one book.
Definitely being 100% Gentile in my ancestry… Much of my family springing from the Arctic Circle on the island of Senja, Norway, without a doubt descended from marauding Vikings, I still was struck with belief when I first heard the name of Jesus. I knew he was real. I believed in him instantly. And it reminds me so much of a quote of Christian apologist CS Lewis (where the character Aslan symbolized Christ): “They say Aslan is on the move- perhaps has already landed." And now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew who Aslan was any more than you do; but the moment the Beaver had spoken these words everyone felt quite different. Perhaps it has sometimes happened to you in a dream that someone says something which you don't understand but in the dream it feels as if it has some enormous meaning- either a terrifying one which turns the whole dream into a nightmare or else a lovely meaning too lovely to put into words, which makes the dream so beautiful that you remember it all your life and are always wishing you could get into that dream again. It was like that now. At the name of Aslan each one of the children felt something jump in its inside. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delicious smell or some delightful strain of music had just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling you have when you wake up in the morning and realize that it is the beginning of the holidays or the beginning of summer.” C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (Chronicles of Narnia)
Thanks for sharing brother! Your words are very insightful and inspiring! Funny thing, I was thinking about half way through your teaching that I would like to share your teaching with some friends who have the desire to grow in their walk with Christ. Thanks Brandon!
HOLY SCRIPTURE SAYS IN CHAPTER ONE, VERSES 20 AN 21, SAYS IN BLACK AND WHITE,, THERE IS NEVER TO BE PRIVATE INTERPRETATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE,,,,THIS MAN IS CONDUCTING PRIVATE INTERPRETATION AND PROFESSING WITH OUT BENEFIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT !THE AUTHORITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN TO ONLY JESUS'S CHURCH ON PENTECOST SUNDAY THE HOLY SPIRIT RESTS NOWHERE ON EARTH BUT IN JESUS'S CHURCH
I LOVE you brother Brandon I am praying you continued strength and wisdom. You are such a blessing and you Love for the Lord is contagious! Thank you💝✝️
I have an old bible translated from Aramaic. St. Mark 7:27 Says, And Jesus said to her " let the children be fist filled: for it is not right to take the children's bread, and throw it out to the dogs. Mark 7:28 The woman said to Him " Yes my Lord, even the dogs eat the crumbles under the tables. I will pray for you to learn the truth. Also, Jesus worshiped His Father on Saturday. In the entire bible, worshiping God was always on Saturday. I will be praying for you
You can worship God the Father anywhere, any time. .Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The Bible is like an onion with so many layers. Thank you Brandon for pealing off more. I always glean more from every scripture after listening to you. Keep up the good work.
again, my brother: Beautiful explanations. Come back from a long work day and a good meeting with friends- now it is past midnight here and I am following your video...it was a good day. Stay safe, God bless you.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I love the law of God. It lets me see how holy He is and how much I need a savior. I love Jesus! He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. My salvation comes through Him, because He fulfilled the law I can be made righteous. I am not righteous because of my adherence but in spite of my violation of it.
I was already on the right track with this, and you helped me solidify my understanding so thank you. Jesus did say that he came only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, so this was a situation where he was making an exception because the woman showed humility that plenty of Israelites didn't have. It can be a bit confusing at times because the English translation can sometimes use the same word for nearly opposite contexts, such as when Jesus said: "Cast not your pearls before swine or your precious stones before *dogs* , for the one will trample you underfoot and the other will turn about and devour you." Jesus here is basically telling his disciples to practice discernment when sharing wisdom, because not everybody is going to appreciate it and some will turn on you for it. These words are referring to people of a certain mind-set, where the verse you're talking about is referring to the Gentiles as those who have been disowned by God and not part of his family (yet) like Israel.
Seriously awesome. I’m not a Christian but this mature, passionate, and educated video called on something in my heart.
I love to hear that!
It is said, that is the Holy Spirit! Knocking at your door!
@@chrissy1310 I MESS UP bad. I got on the Wrong road Destruction and feel Spiritually dead and Regret this
Feel BLIND and lost.
@@TriciaRP Turn to Jesus, Repent of your wrongdoing/sin and SIN NO MORE and you are free!
@@TriciaRP I hope you are feeling more confident. Your words really made me think. May God bless you.
The law is necessary in order to understand who we really are, we are sinners who need to be saved.
I agree with you. If I need to explain Love to someone, it is a group of commands (dos and don'ts)1 Corinthians 13
YES YES ABSOLUTELY! The Law is necessary so we can understand we can NEVER KEEP THE LAW, THAT WE ARE SINFUL WRETCHED HUMANS AND WE NEED A SAVIOR. So many people pay attention to the Law for the wrong reason.
HE CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW NOT TO ABOLISHED IT! NO ONE HAS EVER LIVED OUT THE LAW PERFECTLY LIKE YESHUA. Through the LAW and YESHUA WE SEE OUR NEED FOR HIM.
If anyone wants wisdom and understanding let him ask God who is GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL AND HE WILL GIVE IT TO YOU. If you don’t understand your Bible PRAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO COME TEACH YOU! HE WILL COME AND ITS AMAZING!
@@falloutman565 like traffic laws, we try some and other laws we default them especially when we are not attentive. We need help to keep them for our own safety and safety of others and to avoid fines and other big problems. Wear your helmet, fix the seatbelt but for a deadly accident, Jesus gives life eternal
@@MsGratefulgal I adhere to all traffic laws so speak for yourself!
@@falloutman565 If we see our need for Yeshua through not keeping the law, doesn't that underscore the fact that the law is good to show us what sin is and a standard for conduct? Paul is very clear with that. Rom 7:7. I don't know quite what you mean, but many say because we cannot keep the law perfectly, then it isn't that important, just the grace we receive from God. Both are important however. Looking into the perfect law of liberty (through the eyes of love) and not being a forgetful hearer is important, but ultimately, we will not keep it perfectly, so that is not the way to salvation. It is the just the way to sanctification, or having Christ formed in us as Paul says in Gal 4:19. The amount of fruit we bear as a christian is a result of Christ living in us. God's mind outlined the law to Ancient Israel, but as Christ expounded it in the Sermon on the Mount, it just prescriptions for God's love and justice in a carnal society. The real purpose behind it is love.
Praying for all those who watch your videos ...wisdom is from God alone!!
I loved the women’s response “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children’s crumbs”… a mother’s love could only have responded as such…
There was an order:: Jews first, then the gentiles.
The Jews rejected him, Who he preached 1st, to then he went to places like samaria.
@@ChaimYosefMariateguiLeviPhD the Gentiles are also Israelites.
Absolutely ur on point, mother's should always be like that🙏🙏🙏
Yes, Lord, but even the Samaritan servants listen to every word that comes from the mouth of God.
I am so unworthy of all GOD has done for me! Thank you Jesus!
IF YOU ARE TRULY ALL UNWORTHY THEN JESUS WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING FOR YOU
The woman was SO DESPERATE & WISE TO REMIND JESUS THAT EVEN DOGS EAT THE CRUMBS THAT FALL TO THE GROUND☺️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I have said that to JESUS myself! HE is so wonderful you know this.
@@sf55514 the bread is for his children Israelites ,,,,
Why would you use the word remind, Jesus knows everything. Please respond.
@@corey1time897no! He would use Israel to bring the gospel to the world.
@@falloutman565 Book of obadiah says something different than what you preach ,,,, God hates a race or nation of people Roman's 9:13
I have seen again & again people thinking they are not good enough for receiving the Love our Heavenly Father through Jesus has for each one of us!!!💞
No. Jesus only came for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. He came to redeem them and none else.
I respect your opinion Macarioc. I believe Our Father's LOVE through Jesus is for everyone!!!💗
@@lindamartin2213 well you are wrong. Most people don’t understand at all so I understand why you would believe that. Even though Christ himself says he’s not here for everyone people still want to deceive themselves
Jesus Loves YOU!!!
Good job everyone has a place in heaven
Isn't it wonderful how Jesus will give us "water" where we will never thirst? That is why we need to seek him and share the good news with others. This world is truly lost and "thirsty".
Thank you! Another dark cloud has been removed. Amen!
Thanks Brandon. I have never had the passage about the woman explained this way.
Yes. Very good- took you a while to get to it in this video, but it was excellent and worth the wait. As a Gentile Believer, I have always found this passage to be kind of demeaning and mildly irritating. It worked out well, but I couldn’t understand why he was referring to her as a “dog”. Seemed to go so against everything he was representing himself to be and the things he was teaching about love and the respect he was showing women. It was so incongruous to me.
Brandon Robbins, sometimes you make a statement, or ask a question, and I feel like you are reaching through the screen and putting your hand on my shoulder as you speak. I feel like you are talking directly to me!
I just "found you" yesterday and I LOVE how you break down the scriptures and explain them!!! Thank you for sharing your gift!!!
Someone commented on the fact that I am a Catholic & "no good". You are only saying things that I can believe. None of it goes against my Catholic faith. I love it when you go back to the ancient Greek & Hebrew and give us the true meaning of the words. I will love God with my whole energy & try to love my neighbor as myself. I will, also, pray to forgive the person who said these hurtful things.
it's at this point in His ministry that He reaches out beyond the Jewish people and expands His mercy and love.
Jesus was not insulting her ethnicity but recognized the Canaanite woman’s bold request and audacious persistence as indications that God was giving her the faith to believe her daughter could be delivered if she sought help from Jesus. It was in response to that recognition, inspired by the woman’s reply to his challenge, that Jesus acted to heal the daughter, giving an advance glimpse of how his influence would soon extend beyond the borders of Israel.
Amen. 👍
Brandon, the Lord has blessed you with wisdom and the ability to instruct us in the Word. I’m 55, and have rarely heard anyone explain the Bible as well as you do!
Its called being a conman!
@@deeschoe1245 Dee why do you say that? Be polite now.
@@cathyasha because its true. Just made up lies from a bronze age comic book.
@@deeschoe1245 So your issue is not really with Brandon Robbins it is with the Bible. Have you ever read the whole New Testament let alone the whole Bible?
@@cathyasha yes, and thays why Im an atheist. Its a book 9f pittiful stories, at best.
I am still "whirling" with my new understanding of the Beatitudes. I am still learning how to "live the best life". I learn something new every time I listen. Now I am looking at the Woman and Jesus healing her possessed daughter. Dog equals puppy.
Awwww THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AND JUST BLESSED MY HEART ❤️!! Such a wonderful child like response
Amen!
When Lord Jesus said, "Mark 15:34 CSB - And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lemá sabachtháni? ” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? ”
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It is really fascinating that the words He said are actually alluding to Psalm 22. And when we read the chapter, we get the picture and feelings of the Lord being crucified.
I was really amazed when I first heard how these words were related to Psalm 22.
Glory to be to Lord!
Thank you for always explaining things in such a way that makes the sometimes difficult stories easier to understand! ❤️🥰
Wow this sermon just blew my mind , thank you for being a servant of the most high !!!! Thank you Jesus for all you’ve done.
WHO WAS JESUS BUSY WORSHIPING HIMSELF SINCE HE IS THE SECOND PERSON OF THE HOLY TRINTY AND THUS IS GOD !!!! WAS NHE RUNNING AROUND WORSHIPING HINSELF JUST BULL
@@thomasfcrowley9738 Yahusha who is often called Jesus prays to his father Yahuah, who is also our heavenly father. Yahuah and Yahusha both are our Elohim which some call God.
He gave truth in a way that she could understand.
In other words , he didn't quote Bible to her ... just the truth of it
This was so good. The interaction between Jesus and the gentile woman has always baffled me, so I especially appreciated the clarification of this story. I look forward to the next video in this series! 🙏✝️❤
Hi Brandon, I'm evie, your sister in Christ. How beautiful is God's word and thank you for explaining it so lovingly! May God bless you and keep you, brother! I will be seeing you soon!! Praise and all glory to our Elohim!! Maranatha!!!
Years ago I had a friend named Evie Simonsen. Who later became a servant of Jesus but changed her last name when she was married. I have lost touch years ago but reminded of her today by seeing your post. May she be safe and blessed. And may you, dear sister in Christ, also be safe and blessed as well
@@pjfountaine7755 Oh, sweetheart!! Thank you!! I love you and can't wait to meet you soon in the air!! Our sweet Bridegroom is coming for us!! Great big hugs from Texas, PJ!!! Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus, come!! I pray, right now that your friend is safe and sound and may God bless her beyond measure!! You as well!!!
@@evierice2230 blessings from the Ouachita mountains of Arkansas, dear sister! Much love to you and your family 😊. I pray Our Lord comes soon, but until then, may we be strong and remember to encourage and build up our family in Christ. I look forward to seeing you too!
@@pjfountaine7755 Oh, PJ! You are right above me!! I'm waving at ya!!!🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️💖💖💖Oh yes, how glorious that day will be!!! Our hope is in Jesus!!! See ya soon, dear one!!!! Glory to God, in the Highest!!!!
I Always Felt Jesus was really like very insensitive here to this poor woman😪When I was much younger I thought even, 🤨"WHAT A JERK JESUS WAS (CALLING THIS POOR HURTING WOMAN A DOG)😱😠
Its GREAT THAT YOU'RE EXPLAINING IT TO FOLKS TODAY, I HAD NO ONE TO EDUCATE ME ABOUT THIS BK THEN🤷🏻♀️😣
“Give us this day our daily bread…”
Now I understand. “Bread” is God’s word. OMG.
I’ve been saying this phrase for decades. Why is it so hard to understand God’s word?
Thank you. I’m really enjoying your teaching.
I think the passage of isiah about putting traditions above God's commandments is very relevant. It's so easy to transfer the emphasis from the important things to traditions which are not so important.
This is a great point you make. Disgusted with Catholic Oral Traditions that have nothing to do with God's Written Word. Christ warned us all of disobeying His Fathers Commands in favor or human man made traditions.
These include traditions such as, beads, scapulars, holy water, lighting candles, praying to saints to intercede with the Father for them, anti-scriptural doctrines composed by man, worshipping of the Blessed Mother and other superstitions developed by the Church during its 2000 year history.
*Despite going against the religious culture of His day, Jesus made a distinction between the laws Moses wrote down and the Oral Law (traditions). He did not give them equal weight but instead alluded to the fact that some of the Oral Law was merely the "traditions of men" (Mark 7:8) According to Jesus this unwritten Oral Law that existed in His day was not from His Father at Mount Sinai but from human religious zeal*
And sadly these traditions were superseding His Father original commands. Christ was totally disgusted with the Pharisees, consider, what He said to them in (Mark 7:6-9) *Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition*
*Christ went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition*
(source of Scriptural quotes, Catholic New American Bible (NAB)
I have read, and heard, Jesus's remarks to the women in Mark 7 “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs”, but fell well short of grasping the literal and practical meaning of the text. Now I do! Thanks, Brandon for your enlightening presentation.
Thank you Brandon cause so many Ministers on U tube are saying if you don't produce much fruit you probably had a false conversion! In other words it's about when you are born again you automatically only want to do good 😭 I am SAVED BY GRACE and Jesus will show me what to do, it's not all about me but what JESUS DID ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s
Amen!
It is written in the Word that God the Father will cut off those who bear evil fruit.
"Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."
Matthew 7:19
Salvation continues to be by grace, because it is God in our lives who produces good fruit. Galatians 5:22
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,"
I used to carry around ALOT of guilt for decades! Until one day I had a lightswitch moment and it became quite clear that Jesus already freed me of all of that of my past and all of whats to come. Something I think we can all benifit.
We ARE worthy to approach Jesus! "God created all things, including the wicked for the day of Evil." God created ALL THINGS and therefore we absolutely worthy of approaching The Lord to seek Heaven!
Jesus didnt come for the healthy, He came for the sin sick! And if WE are not worthy, then he took a beating for nothing!
What a delicious typo at 11 minutes when, in Mark 7: 18-19, the word ‘enters’ appears on the screen as ‘entrees’. Talk about ‘feasting on the word of the Lordk. Thank you for your enthusiasm and passion as you open up the scriptures to us.
Haha. I saw that too! 🤦🏻♂️
I like the way you repurposed it!
Your channel stands out among all the Christian channels I watch because the information you offer gives insight that no one else is giving.
I feel like I found your channel at the perfect time! I finally am sitting down and reading each book of Scripture and studying it and the context to really understand. I love your content🥰 bless you, Brandon!
Yea the guy is good 💯
And very good in explanation
@@oseibaffour2783 JESUS WAS THE SECOND PERSON OF AND STILL IS THE SECOND PERSON OF THE HOLY TRINITY SO JESUS IS GOD WAS JESUS BUSY WORSHIPING HIMSELF
I was the unfortunate dog that returned to its vomit, too many times. Thank God Almighty for forgiveness, redemption, love, mercy, compassion..........thank you Lord Jesus Christ.
Brandon: this is preaching at its best. Thank you very much. God bless ❤
One of my favorite lines from the Gospels comes from the story of the prodigal son.
While he was still a long ways away...
The father would have been justified in putting his son through a trial period
But - and it's even more shocking, given the culture - that the father runs to greet his rebellious son...
I PRAISE OUR SOVEREIGN ALMIGHTY GOD 🙏 FOR GIVING YOU THE GIFT OF UNDERSTAND AND THANK YOU FOR PASSING THIS KNOWLEDGE TO US THE LISTENERS.
HALLELUJAH AND AMEN.
SCRIPTUE ?? 2ND PETER, CHAPTER 1, VERSE 20 SAYS THERE IS TO BE NO PRIVATE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE, THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS NEVER GIVEN TO ANY ONE IN HE WHOLE BIBLE BUT TO HIS ONLY CHURCH AND ON PENTECOST SUNDAY.,, THE HOLY SPIRIT REST TILL JESUS RETURNS WITH HIS CHURCH T HERE FORE ONLY HIS TEACHING CHURCH CAN PROPERLY THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT INTERPREATE SCRIPTURE AND PREACH ON IT
Alaways love the teachings..clearing my many years of ignorance❤
Jesus never insulted anyone. He just told the truth about their sins.
Jesus did not call her as dog. Jesus was just making a point. Her answer was very good and Jesus granted her request..Praise Jesus!! Praise God!!
Thank you Lord for letting this man in the video ,talk to us about our Saviour Jesus, he tells us he doesn’t want you to think Jesus won’t help us because we have sinned & done some really bad things but , if you are truly sorry for those bad deeds; Jesus will listen to you & forgive you & bless you as his child of God again xx that is what I’ve accomplished since I came to the Lord a few years ago x it was a tremendous & peaceful feeling to know I have been forgiven & now I can tell & help others who are very sad & feel lost xx God bless this man in the video !! He truly believes in Jesus , because he sounds so sincere & so excited to tell you about Jesus xxx Helen Kirrage x
I truly am the person you spoke of; my problem is that I feel beyond redemption because of the life I have lived and it terrifies me. My sins are unspeakable to the point that I cannot confess them to others and this makes me feel so alone hiding behind a smile and a joke yet broken inside. I want to be loved and be back with God but I am ashamed.
There is a lie that satan has you ensnared in. The lie is that you have to carry guilt and shame for your sin. God asks us to repent and come unto Him so that he can forgive us and cover us with His blood. He asks you to say yes to Him, the God of all creation, and to receive the blessings and gifts He has for you. Satan would have you weighed down in bondage and never be free. You are free to receive the gift Jesus gives but you have to say yes to Him. Satan is lying to you and it begins by realizing that you have agreed with that lie and breaking it off through the power of Christ. I'm praying for you. 🙏
This is so deep and so true . Halleluyah !
Yes absolutely 💯 saved bye grace there is no one perfect no not one
Every day is a new day
Thanks Brandon, I think the parable of the prodigal son, should really be taught as the parable of the loving and forgiving Father.
I can't thank you enough for all the explanations that you give us by breaking everything down so we can better understand the Bible.
I've learned so much going back and reading the book of Mark. I didn't pick up the little things in Mark. Learning the words of the bible, God's word. Jesus knew how to teach and reach all God's children. Watching your videos always shows and teach me the word. Thanks Brandon. 😇🙏🙏🤲👍
The truth in her searching for a savior unselfish and humble. She was not of same tradition of beliefs, yet she found him in her heart with the most humble and sincere love that turned into salvation perhaps or justified healing that was perhaps the best offering she could give. I would think she was awe struck at the result and was so thankful her love of God became great.
Amazing......God knows our hearts and what we are feeling and he reaches out to us. I so needed to hear this message today. Praise God!!!!!
JESUS IS YHE SON OF GOD THUS HE IS GOG AND WOULD NEVER BE GOING AROUND WORSHIPING HIMSELF
God is within you as the life force.; There is no god on the outside watching over you.
They were men who envied Jesus. They were losing people to Jesus, they were losing their power.
Thank you for making this program so people like me who love to learn more about the Scriptures and Jesus will understand better. God bless you.
Thank you for watching! 😁
Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that process out of mouth of God Jesus Christ
You, sir, are brilliant, inspired, and a blessing!
After you become born again and a new creature in Christ, if you don't forgive yourself as Jesus forgave you and gave you eternal life, it's like you just got out of prison, but went back to the prison, took off the door and strapped it to your back, to carry that prison door around with you all the time.
When Jesus saved you out of the prison of sin and bondage, He wanted you to be free from all the burdens and weight of your sins. He is Risen and has set you free! 🙏🙏🙏📖📖📖📖📖💜💜💜💜😇
I will share Mark 7 with my son, who is in prison and is having trouble forgiving himself after repenting and surrendering his life to Jesus. He is in perpetual repentance mode, so I told him this analogy of the prison door. I will have him watch all your excellent videos when he gets out. Thank you so much Brandon! I learn so much from you, which blesses my walk with Jesus in a fuller and more beautiful way. Many blessings to you!🙏🙏🙏📖📖📖💜💜💜😇
WOW I didn't understand this! Along with alot more, that I find myself having to research it to understand what it actually means! Another GREAT video Brandon!! This was truly very helpful. God bless 🙏❣
Brandon, you are such an animated teacher! I have been learning about life through the eyes of Jesus and his disciples now for 50 years; you manage to add details and bring a freshness, an immediacy that is SO REFRESHING!
Thank you for explaining the passage about the woman; it really clarifies a lot. I read it many times and I asked myself what was the meaning about the woman's answer and now I got it. Blessings Brandon Robbins.
Glad it was helpful!
Appreciate the story of the woman called a dog - I was taught that gentiles were called dogs at that time. The children of Israel explanation is helpful!
You are a good teacher, I enjoyed this 😀
I did not understand why Jesus said that to the woman but now I do. THANK YOU.
I so much love receiving the meat of scripture. In this passage I didn't catch the deeper understanding till now. Thank you much brother. Praise Yeshua!!! 🙌
Jesus
Beautiful explanation of this passage which had concerned me in the past. Through listening to other good teachers I came to understand that Jesus wasn’t being mean and uncaring. It was explained the Greek word was one used for pet dogs, not the word used for unwanted mongrels. Your teaching wrapped it all up neatly for me. Thank you for your ministry!
More precisely, it was the word used for puppies
Amen, the truth will set us free
I never understood why Jesus used dog and my heart pained every time i read this certain passage. So, thank you very much for explaining with context
Why was your heart pain? Because he used the word dog don’t you know Jesus can say or do what he cares too
@@missg5385 because dog is used to describe people negatively in our culture, that's why
@@Rin_Chawngthu I understand stay safe and keep the faith
Amen ,thank God for your life Brother Brandon,God bless you more
Amen brother Brandon 👏👏👏🙏 Amen. Glory be to God
May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you with wisdom.
Well explained; breaking bread is the symbol of full communion.
Thank you so much for your awesome teaching. I have also pondered on why Jesus reacted the way He did with the woman.
What you said about the religious traditions, is exactly what the Greek Orthodox practise - I know because I'm Greek, however I'm 'born again' and attend the Greek Evangelical Church. I often argue with my family, which is of priesthood origins. I ask my Mother why she does or believes a certain thing and she answers by saying, 'That is what we have been taught'... Usually she doesn't even know 'why', but she does it anyway! I can't believe what I hear most of the time!!!
I mean, the only way someone could come away thinking Jesus called her a dog would be someone not reading the text carefully. He very clearly was using a metaphor to describe stations, not people.
Thank you for your insight and knowledge of the Bible. You are are a good teacher. God bless!
BROTHER. THIS. IS. GOOD.
We aren't worthy for God. Jesus pushes us to be like it anyway, humbly under His name.
I not feel the separation from God. I am forgiven. I go to in no more each day. Some days I fall short others I did so good I think it was Jesus that had control of my words or action that did that need to be done. Because he lives in my heart. Thank you for your inspiring chat of your life and wisedom.
At a time I have viewd several years of The Chosen as well as reading your posts, it assuages my fear somewhat of the changes coming for us all as a result of the war between Israel and its neighbors witthe tensions added in from China and and what was USSR. Thank you for your effort!
Brandon I love the way you explained every word by Jesus...👍🙏
Thank you Brandon, for clearing my mine. You have been very helpful. I appreciate what you do for people like me that don't comprehend the Bible the way you see it. I will keep following you for as long as you keep up with your Bible studies. May God bless you for giving up some of your time to help me, as well as others to learn the Bible more. God bless you, and keep you save
Brandon Robbins, I am new to your channel and I have been glued to your ministry since last week. Thank you for your studies and teachings. Jesus Christ is the Truth, the Way and the Life indeed!
Deliverance is the children's bread. Praise God!!!!
O-M-Goodness! Your explanation about the Law cleared so much up for me. For example, even just beginning with the fact that Jesus was criticizing the oral traditions the Pharisees were placing more importance on than scripture, not the Law itself, etc......You do such an awesome job of explaining just the necessary details, as well as details I've never heard elsewhere, for me to understand what's been hidden from me for YEARS in the scriptures! I like how you include scriptures too! And, I finally connected having learned about myself first, that you can't run on emotions to truly love and serve. You may have the desire to, but you'd literally burn 🔥 out!...Now, it's time to continue taking notes. Just getting into The Canaanite woman. Thank you, thank you!! 😊😊😊👍👍👍✝️
I like that you get excited when you talk about the word
That was Awesome 👍
Keep on doing the good work 💯
Jesus is the Lord
Hallelujah brother 🙌 🙏
Your awesome God Bless your ministries!!!
Thank you Brandon for this video 📸 and God bless 🙏❤️✝️🕊️🌍.
Aren't we saved through grace through Jesus coming to fulfill the law
Jesus also said until heaven and earth pass, not one tittle of the law will perish. Basically Jesus was the final atonement for our sins, no more blood sacrifices required as his blood covers it all. But we have been falsely taught laws were done away with. The Bible is one book.
Definitely being 100% Gentile in my ancestry… Much of my family springing from the Arctic Circle on the island of Senja, Norway, without a doubt descended from marauding Vikings, I still was struck with belief when I first heard the name of Jesus. I knew he was real. I believed in him instantly. And it reminds me so much of a quote of Christian apologist CS Lewis (where the character Aslan symbolized Christ):
“They say Aslan is on the move- perhaps has already landed."
And now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew who Aslan was any more than you do; but the moment the Beaver had spoken these words everyone felt quite different.
Perhaps it has sometimes happened to you in a dream that someone says something which you don't understand but in the dream it feels as if it has some enormous meaning- either a terrifying one which turns the whole dream into a nightmare or else a lovely meaning too lovely to put into words, which makes the dream so beautiful that you remember it all your life and are always wishing you could get into that dream again.
It was like that now. At the name of Aslan each one of the children felt something jump in its inside. Edmund felt a sensation of mysterious horror. Peter felt suddenly brave and adventurous. Susan felt as if some delicious smell or some delightful strain of music had just floated by her. And Lucy got the feeling you have when you wake up in the morning and realize that it is the beginning of the holidays or the beginning of summer.”
C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (Chronicles of Narnia)
The Danish come from the tribe of Dan.
Thanks for sharing brother! Your words are very insightful and inspiring! Funny thing, I was thinking about half way through your teaching that I would like to share your teaching with some friends who have the desire to grow in their walk with Christ. Thanks Brandon!
HOLY SCRIPTURE SAYS IN CHAPTER ONE, VERSES 20 AN 21, SAYS IN BLACK AND WHITE,, THERE IS NEVER TO BE PRIVATE INTERPRETATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE,,,,THIS MAN IS CONDUCTING PRIVATE INTERPRETATION AND PROFESSING WITH OUT BENEFIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT !THE AUTHORITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN TO ONLY JESUS'S CHURCH ON PENTECOST SUNDAY THE HOLY SPIRIT RESTS NOWHERE ON EARTH BUT IN JESUS'S CHURCH
I LOVE you brother Brandon I am praying you continued strength and wisdom. You are such a blessing and you Love for the Lord is contagious! Thank you💝✝️
When I read the gospels I go from start to finish THANKS for your efforts spreading the gospel..
I have an old bible translated from Aramaic. St. Mark 7:27 Says, And Jesus said to her " let the children be fist filled: for it is not right to take the children's bread, and throw it out to the dogs. Mark 7:28 The woman said to Him " Yes my Lord, even the dogs eat the crumbles under the tables. I will pray for you to learn the truth. Also, Jesus worshiped His Father on Saturday. In the entire bible, worshiping God was always on Saturday. I will be praying for you
You can worship God the Father anywhere, any time.
.Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
I have been grieving over my past and feel as you described. Thank you.
The Bible is like an onion with so many layers. Thank you Brandon for pealing off more. I always glean more from every scripture after listening to you. Keep up the good work.
All in all, this is a decent recitation of this story, and brother Brandon has a good grasp of Jesus' power and authority.
Wow brother. The way you open our eyes is AMAZING ! I immediately subscribed and hit the like button.
God bless you brother! 🙏👍
Thank you Lord, thank you Jesus.
again, my brother: Beautiful explanations. Come back from a long work day and a good meeting with friends- now it is past midnight here and I am following your video...it was a good day. Stay safe, God bless you.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Glad you had a good day! Thank you for taking the time to watch. I'm sure you're tired!
I've never clearly understood this passage until now. I could not understand Jesus' attitude towards this woman. Thanks for clearing this up for me.
Thank you for the videos. I know they can be difficult to make. You are a great reference for clarification and interpretation. Again, thank you.
I love the law of God. It lets me see how holy He is and how much I need a savior. I love Jesus! He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. My salvation comes through Him, because He fulfilled the law I can be made righteous. I am not righteous because of my adherence but in spite of my violation of it.
Thank you and may God continue to bless you. You are one of my favorite teachers.
I was already on the right track with this, and you helped me solidify my understanding so thank you. Jesus did say that he came only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, so this was a situation where he was making an exception because the woman showed humility that plenty of Israelites didn't have.
It can be a bit confusing at times because the English translation can sometimes use the same word for nearly opposite contexts, such as when Jesus said: "Cast not your pearls before swine or your precious stones before *dogs* , for the one will trample you underfoot and the other will turn about and devour you." Jesus here is basically telling his disciples to practice discernment when sharing wisdom, because not everybody is going to appreciate it and some will turn on you for it. These words are referring to people of a certain mind-set, where the verse you're talking about is referring to the Gentiles as those who have been disowned by God and not part of his family (yet) like Israel.
IMHO, this is your best teaching thus far ! Thank you, Brandon.