Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30 both recount the story of the Syrophoenician woman who comes to Jesus, asking him to heal her daughter. Despite initially ignoring her, Jesus ultimately commends her faith and grants her request, healing her daughter from a distance.
This story highlights the power of faith and persistence, as the woman does not give up in the face of initial rejection and instead continues to plead with Jesus. It also speaks to the universality of Jesus' message and mission, as he heals not only Jews but also Gentiles.
We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Bible story. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.
Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.
