Converts

Converts Bible Study

At the end of the film, Graciela says that the experience of befriending and serving the Mapuche community means that she will never read the Bible in the same way again. What do you think she means?

Read Matthew 15:21-29

1. Why do you think Jesus initially says no to the woman?

2. Why do you think he seems to change his mind?

3. Try telling the story from the perspective of the woman – how is it different?

4. How would you summarize Jesus’ mission in this passage, and what does that mean for us?