Did Jesus Really Call Her a "Dog"? | The Gospels | Mark 7:24–37

Why does Jesus call a woman in need a “dog”? What are our modern ears missing while reading today's passage? And could familiarity or pride be keeping you from receiving what Jesus offers? In today’s episode, Patrick shares how Mark 7:24–37 reveals God’s surprising plan to bring salvation through Israel to the whole world and warns us not to harden our hearts against the grace Jesus offers.

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Passages: Mark 7:24–37