WHO SHE WAS
Her place in the story
A woman of Jericho who protected Israel’s spies because she believed the Lord was the true God. Her courageous allegiance placed her household under protection and brought her into Israel.
THE DIFFICULT MOMENT
What she faced
Rahab risked her life under a doomed city’s authorities and had to wait in trust behind the scarlet cord.
HER FAITH
How she relied on God
Her confession became action: she protected the spies, gathered her family, and trusted God’s mercy.
THE GOSPEL THREAD
How her story leads us to Jesus
Matthew names Rahab in Jesus’ genealogy, showing that grace welcomes outsiders and weaves redeemed stories into the Messiah’s line.
BECOMING MORE FAITHFUL
What we can learn from her
01Faith acts courageously on what it knows about God.
02Your former reputation does not control your future in grace.
03Use your courage to seek the safety of others as well as yourself.
PRAY IT FORWARD
God of mercy, give me courage to align my life with Your truth. Free me from labels of the past and make my faith active, protective, and brave.