Episode 1586 | Nov 06, 2026

Are You as Compassionate as You Think? | The Gospels | Matthew 15:21-39

Why do we sometimes struggle to show compassion to people who are different from us? What did Jesus reveal about the disciples' hearts when they wanted to send a woman away? And how does receiving God's mercy change the way we treat others?

Why do we sometimes struggle to show compassion to people who are different from us? What did Jesus reveal about the disciples' hearts when they wanted to send a woman away? And how does receiving God's mercy change the way we treat others? In today's episode, Jeff explores Matthew 15:21–39 and shows us how the compassion of Jesus challenges our prejudice and transforms us into people who extend mercy to others.

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Are You as Compassionate as You Think? | The Gospels | Matthew 15:21-39

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Are You as Compassionate as You Think? | The Gospels | Matthew 15:21-39

Why do we sometimes struggle to show compassion to people who are different from us? What did Jesus reveal about the disciples' hearts when they wanted to send a woman away? And how does receiving God's mercy change the way we treat others?

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