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The Desire of Ages
DA 399.1–401.3 • Matthew 15:22, 28

“Barriers Broken Down”

Overcoming Racial and National Prejudice, Unyielding Intercessory Prayer, and Divine Compassion

Journeying into the borderlands of Tyre and Sidon, Jesus met the Canaanite mother whose persistent, humble faith broke through national prejudice and received the Savior's highest commendation: 'O woman, great is thy faith!'

pp. 399–401 · 8 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Matthew 15:22
22

And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.

Matthew 15:28
28

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

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