Men and Women in God's Plan
Rahab
December 14, 2025
The study examines Rahab—the prostitute who hid Joshua's spies, confessed faith in the God of Israel, secured protection for her family, and became an example of conversion, courage, and God's grace that includes outsiders in His purposes.
Summary
Using Joshua chapter 2 (and references to chapter 6), the study focuses on Rahab, a prostitute who sheltered Israelite spies, acknowledged the God of Israel, and secured a promise of protection for her family; her conversion (later evidenced by her place in Israel’s lineage as Boaz’s mother) is presented as proof of Scripture’s honesty in including outsiders and sinners, a model of faith and integrity despite a sinful past, and a call for the church to welcome and evangelize sinners urgently and compassionately.
Key Points
- Rahab hid Joshua’s spies and made them swear to protect her family.
- She professed faith in the God of Israel despite her previous life as a prostitute.
- Her conversion illustrates God’s grace: sinners can be transformed and used in His purposes (she is later in the line of Boaz).
- The account shows Scripture’s openness about including outsiders, which supports its credibility.
- Rahab models courage, integrity, and faith in the midst of unbelief.
- The story raises typological questions (e.g., Rahab as a type of Christ) and how her actions guide Christian behavior.
- Lessons for ministry: do not reject sinners or sufferers, prioritize evangelism, and remember the high stakes of salvation.
- The study closes with prayerful thanks for Rahab as an example of a sinner saved by God’s goodness.
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