JOSHUA 2

2 Outlines

Joshua 2 etc.

WOMEN GOD USED

RAHAB WAS A CHANGED WOMAN - Joshua 2

DEBORAH WAS A COURAGEOUS WOMAN - Judges 4

RUTH WAS A COMMITTED WOMAN - Ruth 1:16-17

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Joshua 2:1-22

A SPECIAL HELPER

Two Israelites had gone into Jericho to spy before Israel attacked the city. God provided a special helper, a harlot by the name of Rahab, to assist the spies. Rahab had become a believer, and was used of God. In return, her life and the lives of family members were spared.

RAHAB'S PROTECTION OF THE SPIES - Vss. 1-7

Rahab protected the spies from the soldiers which were looking for them.

RAHAB'S PROFESSION OF FAITH - Vss. 8-11

Her faith, based on what God had done for Israel, was in the Lord.

There was no doubt in her mind.

RAHAB'S PETITION FOR LIFE - Vss. 12-13

Rahab wanted her and her family to be protected when Israel conquered the land.

RAHAB'S PACT WITH ISRAEL - Vss. 14-22

Protection was promised as long as:

Rahab was silent. - Vss. 14, 20

The scarlet thread was in the window. Vs. 18

Her family remained in Rahab's house. Vss. 8-19

Joshua kept the promise which the spies made to Rahab. See Joshua 6:22-23.

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