Joshua
– Living As A Consistent Role Model
Lesson 3: "An Encounter with a Prostitute" Joshua 2
"I know that the Lord has given you the land…" Joshua 2:9
A Secret Mission?
- Two reasons for the mission, military and providence (v. 1)
- Interestingly, Joshua only sent in two spies (v. 1)
- An amazing surveillance system (v. 2-3)
Rahab’s Test of Faith
- Apparently, Rahab had already changed her allegiance! (v. 1-7)
- Rahab responded to the light she had, with a great measure of faith
- The miracle of "blindness"
Simple Theology: A Strong Faith
- With certainty, Rahab said "I know" (v. 9)
- Rahab acknowledged the one true God (v. 11)
- Rahab made an unselfish request (v. 12-16)
- The stalks of flax, and the scarlet rope (v. 6, 18)
- The house left standing (v. 15)
2 Principles
#1)
God is no respecter of persons
- Jesus "had to pass through Samaria" (John 4:4)
- Rahab the harlot (Heb. 11: 31), Simon the Zealot (Mark 3:18)
#2)
True faith produces works.
- Taking God at His word
- Taking a stand
- Showing concern for others
- Simply believing God
For next week, read Joshua Ch. 3
