Explore the challenging yet powerful encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15. Discover the meaning of “barrier-breaking faith” as this desperate mother persistently seeks healing for her daughter despite cultural prejudice, Jesus’s initial silence, the disciples’ annoyance, and His seemingly harsh words. Wrestle with Jesus’s difficult responses and understand the deeper lesson He taught about compassion, prejudice, and the reach of His mission. Learn from her relentless example how to push through discouragement and doubt by trusting God’s underlying love and holding onto Jesus as your only hope. Apply this persistent faith to the barriers in your own life.