Rahab’s Faith Caused Her To:
- Overlook Her Sinful Past– Vs 1 Hebrews 11:31 / James 2:25 She was a horlot a prostitute. Ephesians 2:1-5. Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while were yet sinners, Christ died for us”. God can save anyone and use anyone, regardless of their past.
- Receive the Two Spies– vs 1-8 Hebrews 11:31 “had received the spies with peace”. James 2:25 “Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?” Genuine Faith Produces Action
- Fear God’s Judgment– Vs 9 Rahab recognized that God’s judgment was coming upon Jericho, it was just a matter of time. II Corinthians 5:10-11 we must appear before the judgment seat of Christ.
- Believe the Report of God’s Greatness– Vs 10 Rahab had heard what God had done before in Israel. Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”. Faith begins when we hear and believe what God has said.
- Believe The Lord was the True God– Vs 11 Rahab moved beyond hearing about God to acknowledging who He was. Acts 16:31 “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved, and thy house”.
- Plead For Mercy– vs 12 God’s mercy is greater than human reputation. Rahab asked for kindness and the sparing of her family. She knew she needed mercy, not judgment. Psalm 86:5 “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee”.
- Be Concerned for Her Family– vs 13 She knew that God’s judgment was coming and she wanted her family to be spared. Acts 16:31-34 When the Philippians jailor got saved, he was concerned about all of his family.
- Follow the Instruction Given to Her– vs 15-21 She obeyed the instructions given to her Immediately. Exodus 12:7, 13 “And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two sides posts and on the upper door post of the houses, where they shall eat it”. Vs 13 “And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt”.
She Hung the Scarlet Cord: vs 18 bind the scarlet thread in the window (she did it immidietly)/ “When I see the blood I will pass over you”. Ephesians 1:7 “In whom we have redemption through is blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace”.
She Gathered Her Family into the House: vs 18 make sure you family is with you in your house / She was a harlot, not sure her family wanted to be there.
She Kept the Matter Confidential: vs 20 don’t tell anyone about this business
- Be Delivered From Destruction– Joshua 6:17-25 Jericho fell but Rahab and her family were spared. Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”.
Anchor Baptist Church is an independent, Bible-Believing Baptist church in Kingsville, Texas, committed to biblical preaching, teaching, evangelism, and discipleship.
