328: The Crumbs Are Enough: A Gentile Woman's Mega Pistis (Faith)
Episode in a sentence: A desperate mum won’t let silence, offense, or status stop her—Jesus calls her faith “great.” Learn how to persevere when heaven feels quiet, and why a single “crumb” of Christ’s goodness is more than enough.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why “megapistis” (great faith) matters
01:10 – Beach getaway to Tyre & Sidon: a Gentile setting
02:20 – The pleading mother and Jesus’ silence
04:20 – Testing faith vs. exposing bias in the disciples
06:05 – “Children’s bread” and “little dogs”: what Jesus meant
08:10 – “Even the dogs get crumbs”: relentless, humble faith
09:40 – Why Jesus marvels: big faith beyond Israel
10:20 – Your turn: pushing through silence and offense
💡 Takeaways
Persevere in prayer: Silence can be an invitation to press in, not a closed door.
Humble boldness: Great faith asks for “crumbs”—and trusts they’re enough.
Kingdom wideness: Jesus’ mission starts with Israel but is aimed at the nations; no outsider to His mercy.
Check our hearts: Don’t let religious pride or offense keep people from Jesus—or keep you from asking.
📖 Scriptures
Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30; Acts 1:8
🙋 Reflection & Practice
Where have I stopped asking because I felt ignored or offended? Ask again.
What’s my “crumb” prayer today—simple, specific, persistent?
Who around me feels like an outsider I can draw toward Jesus this week?
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