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[–] 16930569? ago 

Mathew 15:21-28

This verse stumbled me too when I read it. Read this article to understand what Jesus meant:

https://www.gotquestions.org/Canaanite-woman-dog.html

Jews in Jesus’ day sometimes referred to Gentiles as “dogs.” In Greek, this word is kuon, meaning “wild cur” (Matthew 7:6; Luke 16:21; Philippians 3:2). Non-Jews were considered so unspiritual that even being in their presence could make a person ceremonially unclean (John 18:28).

At that time, His duty was to the people of Israel, not to the Gentiles (Matthew 15:24).

The exact word Jesus used here, in Greek, was kunarion, meaning “small dog” or “pet dog.” This is a completely different word from the term kuon, used to refer to unspiritual people or to an “unclean” animal.

Read this other source if you want, but most importantly, if you encounter difficult scripture then try to research its meaning.

http://catholicstraightanswers.com/why-does-jesus-refer-to-the-canaanite-woman-as-a-dog/

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[–] 16932071? ago 

BTW Jesus first tried to convert the Jews into believing in him to fulfil his position as the messiah. Right before he ascended, he then commanded his disciples to go out into the world and convert everyone else as well. This is a reminder that God loves the world and doesn't want anyone to perish but to accept him and have eternal life.

Matthew 28:18-20

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

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[–] 16932069? ago 

crazy hard to get into Bible for beginner like me, thanks for helping. God bless you!