Refuge for the Believer

Introduction:
The story of Rahab is contained in the book of Joshua. Much of the reading in this book details Israel’s conquest of Canaan. The story of Rahab is one that is relevant for today’s Christian. It is a story of God’s universal mercy to people lost in sin. It is a story detailing the pardon God will offer anyone who will yield to His will. We must not dismiss Rahab—as a lying prostitute—but must look at her faith, and the refuge offered her by God.

I. Her _______________ was necessary.
    A. 2:1—she was a _____________ - a prostitute.
    B. 2:4-6—she was a ________ - both in word and deed.
        1. Profession was all about lies—Prov. 7:15-18; 24-27.
        2. Lied to protect the spies.
        3. God can use us in our ______________ and still accomplish His will for our salvation.

II. Her ____________ was real.
    A. She knew the ____________ about God. 2:9-11
        1. Her faith was based on ___________________.
        2. She knew God ruled the world & it would be useless to fight against Him.
    B. Her faith ________ her from God’s judgment on Jericho.
        1. Heb. 11:31
        2. Hers was a faith strong enough to _____. (Js. 2:21-26)

III. Her salvation was ____________________. (2:14, 17-21)
    A. She had to keep _________ the mission of the spies.
    B. She had to agree to the terms of ___________ when Israel came.
    C. Rahab shows that God’s mercy can be extended to ____________ lost in sin.
    D. God’s grace is till _______ even though He has stipulated _________.

IV. Her repentance was _________________.
    A. Josh 6:17—Joshua gave instructions concerning her.
        1. 6:22-25—she continued to live among the _____________.
        2. Implied that she ceased her __________ and began living an acceptable life.
    B. Rahab usually described as “Rahab, the harlot.”
        1. OT: Josh 2:1; 6:17, 25
        2. NT: Heb. 11:31; Js. 2:25
            a) in the only passage that mentions her life after Jericho—she is not called a harlot!
            b) See Mt. 1:5
        3. God has ________ for each of us if we will only submit to His will!
        4. We can be a blessing to others—even to generations long after we’ve gone.

Conclusion:
A. Rahab was no different than people today. She needed salvation!
B. God is calling you to come out of your sins! Will you respond?



Refuge for the Believer Introduction: The story of Rahab is contained in the book of Joshua. Much of the reading in this book details Israel’s conquest of Canaan. The story of Rahab is one that is relevant for today’s Christian. It is a story of God’s universal mercy to people lost in sin. It is a story detailing the pardon God will offer anyone who will yield to His will. We must not dismiss Rahab—as a lying prostitute—but must look at her faith, and the refuge offered her by God. I. Her _______________ was necessary. A. 2:1—she was a _____________ - a prostitute. B. 2:4-6—she was a ________ - both in word and deed. 1. Profession was all about lies—Prov. 7:15-18; 24-27. 2. Lied to protect the spies. 3. God can use us in our ______________ and still accomplish His will for our salvation. II. Her ____________ was real. A. She knew the ____________ about God. 2:9-11 1. Her faith was based on ___________________. 2. She knew God ruled the world & it would be useless to fight against Him. B. Her faith ________ her from God’s judgment on Jericho. 1. Heb. 11:31 2. Hers was a faith strong enough to _____. (Js. 2:21-26) III. Her salvation was ____________________. (2:14, 17-21) A. She had to keep _________ the mission of the spies. B. She had to agree to the terms of ___________ when Israel came. C. Rahab shows that God’s mercy can be extended to ____________ lost in sin. D. God’s grace is till _______ even though He has stipulated _________. IV. Her repentance was _________________. A. Josh 6:17—Joshua gave instructions concerning her. 1. 6:22-25—she continued to live among the _____________. 2. Implied that she ceased her __________ and began living an acceptable life. B. Rahab usually described as “Rahab, the harlot.” 1. OT: Josh 2:1; 6:17, 25 2. NT: Heb. 11:31; Js. 2:25 a) in the only passage that mentions her life after Jericho—she is not called a harlot! b) See Mt. 1:5 3. God has ________ for each of us if we will only submit to His will! 4. We can be a blessing to others—even to generations long after we’ve gone. Conclusion: A. Rahab was no different than people today. She needed salvation! B. God is calling you to come out of your sins! Will you respond?