Although it is not clear who he is referring to, Jesus says, “I have only been sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. » Faced with the dilemma of this Canaanite woman, Jesus insists that his mission and his ministry do not yet extend beyond the Jewish community. “Her mission is solemnly formulated as a word of command in biblical language and fundamentally and exclusively there is no more room to respond to the woman's request.” Jesus' words here simply say: my plate is full. 25- “Driven by the love of a mother for her child, she made her appeal again: “Lord, help me,” reexpressing her request in v. 22. » What faithful presence this woman shows as she persists in her cry for help from Jesus. This verse shows me how this woman reveres and adores Jesus in ways no one sees in the gospels of Matthew. No matter how hard it seems, her faith won't let her give in.