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Lesson OneMary, Jesus’ Mother and Disciple3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoOld Testament Women in Matthew’s Genealogy3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeMary Magdalene3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourJairus' Daughter and the Hemorrhaging Woman3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveThe Canaanite Woman3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Samaritan Woman3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenMary and Martha3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightPhoebe and Junia3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson NinePriscilla and Lydia: Hosts of Paul3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TenConclusion3 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson Overview
The story of the Canaanite woman has often challenged readers. Why did Jesus treat this woman the way He did? Did He lose the argument with her? Was He being arrogant? Explore answers to these questions and more, as you journey with Dr. Cohick into the geographical and cultural context in which this dialogue took place.
Lesson Objectives
When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify the significance of the geographical and cultural setting in which this story took place and how that should inform interpretations of it.
- Discuss why Jesus responded the way He did.
- Explain what this story reveals to us about Jesus’ character.
Personal Reflection
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
What impact does cultural background play in how we interact with faith and Scripture?