Rahab

Attn Step:

Intro:

Overview:

Transition:

A. Historical Background/Context

1. Israel’s freedom from Israel

-Red Sea

-Cloud by day, Fire by night

-Clothes didn’t even deteriorate

-Manna from Heaven

-Finally Reach the Jordan river on the edge of the land of Canaan

2. Original 12 Spies Sent out

-Only Caleb and Joshua had faith that God could deliver the land of Canaan

-40 years for the entire Jewish nation to die, except Caleb and Joshua

-Back again at the Jordan, Moses is dead and Joshua is commissioned to lead Israel on the conquest of the land

-Second spy mission takes place!

Rahab’s Faith and God’s blessing

A. READ:

What do we know about Rahab?

What does the Bible tell us about her faith, despite her obvious unclean profession?

B. READ: ;

Based off of what we know about the Ten Commandments, did Rahab deserve to be included in the people of God?

Based off of what we know about the Ten Commandments, do we deserve to be included with God?

C. Read about Rahab’s Testimony in NT

i. Rahab’s Faith: “God (Yaweh) your god.” Her profession of faith

OT Pointing to NT

Why do you think Rahab is included in the line of Jesus?

A: To show us God’s Grace