Children’s Church: Lesson Guide

a dogged faith (the story of jesus and the gentile woman)

Scripture: Mark 7

Big Truth: Jesus saves anyone who believes in him.

Memory Verse: “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

Discuss the Story

1. What do you think the two words are that our story focused on? What are some things we know about the Jews? Even though they were God’s people, did they still sin? What about Gentiles? What did both Jews and Gentiles need?

Takeaway: Both Jews and Gentiles are sinners who need forgiveness and faith.

2. What was wrong with the woman’s daughter? How do you think this mother felt? Whom did she go to for help? What are some times we might go to Jesus for help?

Takeaway: We should go to Jesus for help.

3. When Jesus tested the woman and said he came to heal the Jews and not the Gentiles, how did she respond? Did this Gentile woman believe he came to save and heal Gentiles too? Was she right?

Takeaway: Jesus saves everyone who believes in him.