Message from Samuel Baumer on Matthew 15:21-28 titled Breadcrumbs from Heaven, which preceded small group discussions at Manhattan Covenant Church's gathering on August 16, 2026 in Manhattan, KS. You can learn more at mhkcovenant.org.

Questions discussed:

1. Jesus refers to the people of Israel as "lost sheep" and "children" while referring to gentiles such as the Canaanite woman as "dogs." This seems uncharacteristic of Jesus to many of us. What do you make of this?
2. The Canaanite woman confesses Jesus as Lord three times when asked for his help. How is this compare with Jesus' reception amongst the nation of Israel?
3. In the story, Jesus' disciples tell Jesus to send the woman away because of her shouting as she cries out for mercy on her ch ...