Matthew 15:21-39

Open Matthew 15:21-39. The intriguing twist in Matthew’s Gospel is watching the king of Israel become king of the world. Matthew’s opening situates Jesus in Israel’s story. The anointed Davidic ruler (1:1) is born into the derailed story of Israel’s kings (1:16-17), to save his people and fulfil what God...…

Something changed when a Canaanite recognized Jesus as the Davidic heir.…

It sounds offensive. There’s more going on.…