This year, the weekly column has been more from my perspective on the ‘Woman of the Bible’ taught that day rather than strictly class notes. ?���a��I������'/,` �ZX�^Q>B�7&£ �d�%5L����s�U.�;|w��i�0. This points to the need for Rahab to continue on the path of commitment to God and His plans for Israel. We gather once a week for Bible study at Monmouth Worship Center to learn about God through His Word and encourage one another. Lastly in Genesis 17:19-21, God affirmed that the rightful heirs to the promised land were Isaac (Abraham’s son) and his descendents (that would be through Jacob). Arlene asked us what is it that we see around us in our lives today that may influence our decisions. private study groups and devotions. The same is true in our own lives today. 2) Our confidence in making decisions can be influenced by looking at ourselves, As you might recall, Joshua 2 is not the first time that spies were sent into the Promised Land. C) The promised land is an Old Testament picture of what is often referred to as the abundant life in our New Testament theology. this service free by recommending it. outline below - as the Spirit led! Who told them that? Matt. “, While the people of Jericho were looking to their own defenses, here is a youtube, Arlene pointed out that our actions will reflect what we believe. She wasnt reformed x��X�n�H��?ԑ�v��� @��`�Mقe�����jJ�J-����z��5��������ɷ�/��?~���3���q��/ ,�wA�4���~�~����;�K�Ќk��{�� @Iδ'-�����|��DL��#�}���I ����{��������%��v�F\�H�;�*�o�4e{4�L�nh��i��M`�#�zO��a�n����솦i���u�ҶȒ+�;�s�M� S�r�"M��eh���,�nh�}s�[g�#9ž)�-�B2:�oz���)��}��[�"�#�-&"m]�{��HS��(�6r���93�]�;g���n}�32��@&�E:���Ẉ?�����f��8�aA�L�tt=��9=��t��qV�)Z��{K�} �s&��k8D��4��"?��F��o��D����d��ߎ����t���T%����Q�I:�I6�S��mG2�}iQq��}A�|��4�Z�X�*|�X�(��*�Q�h-�3�%��HO�bY#���� ������L��5�s$u`yj�x����;�1�e)F��sMҐ�Ӵ M���Mfƀ���������2J4�4%�E E�"��*�>? So she dwells in Israel to this day, because she hid the messengers whom Joshua sent to spy out Jericho" (Joshua 6:25; read the rest of the story of her faith and actions in Joshua 2). strikes against her. Was Joshua acting in unbelief by sending them to scout out the situation? in the guiltiest sinner. Help. Arlene brought us to Hebrews 3:12-19 to clarify what is meant by ‘disobedience’ regarding the Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt. property. of the line of Christ...a Greeeeaaaat Grandmother of the Messiah! Help keep This is the place where we all want to be. Truly this was much more than a rehabilitation. By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she 1) Our confidence in making decisions can be influenced by what we see around us, We are introduced to Rahab in Joshua 2. PowerPoint Text Were they just bully’s? Before attacking Jericho, Joshua would need to have complete intel about this fortress – it’s gates, fortified towers, military force and the morale of the people. If you and your small group are interested, here’s a helpful PDF: How to Use the Women of Christmas as a Bible Study « Previous Post. While the spies were seemingly sent to secure valuable information regarding the city’s fortifications, in God’s mysterious ways maybe they were sent to rescue a sinful woman who had a heart of faith. Greatness v. 10,11, 4. Where do we put our confidence? Arlene described this life as one meant to be lived to the full…a life devoted to God and overflowing with the power of His presence. Satan knows the very things that will trip our insecurity button and he isn’t bashful about filling our heads with them. copy and paste, edit and use as you see fit...but only our free subscribers get or conformed...she was transformed! she had one great redeeming factor in her favor FAITH She believed God. had received the spies with peace. v. 9, 3. copy and paste, edit and use as you see fit...but only our free subscribers get 2 0 obj Arlene closed by asking us if it was ok for Joshua to send the two spies into Jericho. www.youthESource.com ... • Rahab was not only a prostitute, she was a Canaanite woman. She heard about the God of Israel and recognized him as the true God, the One worth risking your life for. The spies responded by agreeing to spare her life and those of her family in exchange for her actions. NOTICE! Rahab had heard of God’s mighty works, and when the opportunity arrived she displayed courage and willingness to risk her life for the servants of God. These insecurities will keep us from the abundant life God has for us. "And Joshua spared Rahab the harlot, her father's household, and all that she had. stream of Salvation. . after starting sermon audio to bring up slides and visual aides which go along youthESource Bible Study. Jacob had 12 sons and they did, in fact, live in the land that God had given them. v. 12-15, 5. It isn’t long after they get into Egypt that Egypt gets into them and they stay. The Rehab of Rahab Joshua 2:1-21; Hebrews 11.31 [the audio version above contains much more than the outline below - as the Spirit led!] Strike One Rahab was a Canaanite, not a time to time! Why were the Israelites attacking Jericho? Our sermons are free to download, wrath, (b) She realized God was a great In Genesis 12:2-3, the Lord made a covenant with Abraham, promising unconditionally to give a land, a posterity, and spiritual blessing to the patriarch and his descendants. Famine comes to the land and Jacob and his family are forced to relocate to Egypt to get food. He didnt give her a scarlet letter, but a scarlet thread! The people cry out and God sends a deliverer in Moses. Condemned City v. 1, 2. I was that Rahab. Rate this sermon from 1 to 5 'stars' with just a click, then close.] ], Recommend this sermon to others. In Genesis 13:15, the Lord said he was giving the land to Israel forever! God calls an unbelieving heart ‘sinful’. God has a way of working thru very ordinary I so get it! A few of the things might be: the strength of our country, our bank accounts, our health, our educations, or maybe what everyone else is doing. Rahab reveals that God’s grace can redeem any sinner. “We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them” ? Jew. God is giving them their inheritance but they have to fight for it. Would God really do that? (A parallel Arlene emphasized….in the same way that the Israelites had to fight to gain what was promised, we are also in a battle. We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ, What's the Scoop on the Women of the Bible - Tuesday Bible Study, "What's the Scoop on.......The Queen of Sheba". Our sermons are free to download, Subscribe Rahab the harlot had heard of God's great works, and was willing in faith to leave her past life behind. “. copy and paste, edit and use as you see fit...but only our free subscribers get do not have PowerPoint. It would seem to anyone living within the confines of those walls that they were safe. They may not be sold, republished or Rahab also requested a token or sign of this agreement. There was one requirement: Rahab must remain silent about their actions and intent. 1. It's amazing to see how God fulfills his promise and purpose no matter the circumstance. In America today women Consider the lengths that God would go to rescue one woman today who would have the courage enough to believe Him. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had She (Much - The Canaanites were a wicked people. Looking back at Israel’s history and ahead to Rahab’s story Arlene pointed out there were decisions made that affected the course of events. Could it be that God saw the heart of one woman who given the opportunity would follow God with everything that she had? D) Lastly, and probably the most sobering reason to deal with our insecurities, is that God does not take them lightly. He can save and use anyone who is available to Going back to the story of Rahab, she certainly did not let her insecurities get in the way of her actions. Rahab was a Notorious Sinner in a 3) The Work of Faith was evidenced by. saved by a prostitute! %PDF-1.7 <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 11 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Rahab was one of those unexpected characters in the Bible. As we looked at the full account of Rahab, we learned the answer to the following question: ‘What’s faith got to do with it?? Just stop trying to figure God out and let him be God! "He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac. 6:33. incredibly timely. . endobj The ten spies were dealing with the one thing, that all of us face, that was going to keep them from their inheritance…insecurities. the newest messages, featured sermons, and some free gifts we shower on them spies, who had to return home and explain to their wives that they were Clearly Rahab’s confidence was in the Lord. God sees potential in every single one of us. She described three resources that we too may lean on to make these decisions through this biblical account. Faith. :)Blessings to all! ‘you’re weak, you’re going to blow it’). %���� retransmitted in any form without written permission. He always keeps his word. v. 19, 20, 7. B) Our insecurities affect others. that time were often treated as 2nd class people. And as an added benefit she became part endobj <> sin, (e) Her cry for mercy included her family, 2) The True Token is Gods Assurance Rate this sermon from 1 to 5 'stars' with just a Let us make sure that our faith sees and accepts Token v. 12 & v. 18, 6. 4) The Blessings God Gave to Rahabs Thanks Arlene for reminding us. spies; Works then came as the result of faith when she sent them away. [A new window will open. The Canaanites were Idolaters. [A new window will open. In Numbers 13 we read, “, The other 10 spies spread a bad report – one filled with fear.
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