The Daily Scripture reading for the Adult Bible Studies series was Mark 7:24-30.

I've contemplated this passage in the past, but found myself paying particular attention this week. First, I saw some comparisons that might be made to the Wedding at Cana passage that I wrote about recently. In both passages, we're struck by the seemingly callous initial response of Jesus. And, in both passages, we see the faith of the woman in the story prevail.