Title: Rahab/Joshua 2:8-24
Content 5. Rahab
Joshua sent two spies. This shows that he relied on the promises of God. one
You didn't say to send spies, but Joshua trusted God's promise and
did the job. However, this also served as an excuse for criticism to Joshua. of God's promise
Sending spies to check the land in advance could be misunderstood as an act of disbelief.
We must act by faith, not by seeing and knowing. Rahab's dealings with the king of Jericho
Although she cannot be praised by the ancient people, she is recognized as a woman of faith in God's work.
will be. Here, too, we see a process of God's amazing work. God of grace is deep
He knows in advance what will happen in the dark and prepares for it. so in sin
He makes all the preparations so that we may not live, but live in the light.
Before blaming Rahab, you must first have the attitude to examine yourself. And he who is without sin must first cast
It requires an attitude of mind. Here, too, we look at the lives of noble people of God.
1. There is Hearing
“The LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt” (verse 10), one
The great and wonderful news of God's salvation reached their ears as well. How to believe what they haven't heard
Lio, this makes people know that God's marvelous work must be told to people. the gospel is
Should be. God's message must be preached. This means that the gospel of Christ should be preached in the same way.
strongly suggests God's work was not done in one corner, but by everyone.
was made before
We must preach the good news of God, and this is also our mission.
2. make a confession
"As soon as we heard it, our hearts melted" (v. 11), and what the Lord had done for His people became known.
So they have two effects.
You have brought pride and pride to Your people, and surprise and fear to others.
All. She spoke the truth, without pretense or falsehood. "My heart melted ... and people lost their minds
” (v. 11), this was her candid expression and a sincere confession.
there is no The fact that their hearts melted shows the state of their hearts at that time.
3. Have faith
I know that the LORD has given you this land” (verse 9).
Fear of the Lord's work came upon them. But Rahabman had faith. everyone
“The chatter melted” (verse 9), and her heart melted, and she lost her mind.
lost. Her faith is a belief that comes out of fear. But that faith, like the faith that comes out of love,
to have a circle The fear of the Lord is the beginning and the foundation of knowledge. Therefore, to know you is
It is also a motivation to believe.
4. There is a prayer
“Therefore, I beseech you, . . . now swear by the Lord” (verse 12), and as she believed, she now
I wish you great blessings that Wa will accomplish for his people. This is the request of a prostitute who should be condemned.
It was too big. But her faith made her make these amazing demands.
Faith makes a person strong, bold, and demanding of great gifts.
The New Testament says, "By faith Rahab the prostitute received the spies in peace" (Hebrews 11:31). That
She had an amazing belief that other people don't have, and she revealed it. her request is
Not just for herself, but also for her "father's house." but her
Demand is not for everyone. And not in a pitiful situation, but as a man of wonderful grace.
So she boldly asked for her request to be granted. Such a request is a sign of joy.
He can be a present, but at the same time, he shows a worried side. A sign is something that everyone who believes can have (Heb.
6:17). This is not a bad thing when we have it, but rather can add to our confidence.
But for the believer, when the spirit is alive and stirred, that is the greatest and most wonderful blessing and sign.
do.
5. There is an answer
“We will even use our lives for you, and we will treat you with kindness and truth” (14).
section). She now has an appointment. Even if this is a human promise, to her, this is God's
was the promise of Faith makes promises of God's Word. People believed Moses or the prophets
Otherwise, they would not believe in the Son of God, who was raised from the dead. this is ha
It is a wonderful process of faith that takes place in God's great grace. These are the things that have been done in faith
She answered in faith. "I will treat you."
6. Do the necessary work
“Rahab ran them down with cords from the spear” (v. 15), and James, referring to this act,
It is said to be evidence of faith made in works (James 2:14). To the people of God, it is not just words.
Nico, such an act of faith is necessary. Her deeds are her beliefs in front of the people she
made revealed. This was a good opportunity to get to know her beliefs.
There is no faith without works, and there is no action without faith. She showed deeds of faith and deeds
It made known what the accompanying beliefs were. Faith without works is dead faith. we are god
You are justified by faith before, and you show that faith by your works. Faith marvels in man
To have an act of luck and to create an amazing history that other people can't even imagine.
All
7. There is obedience
those people said “Tie this red string to the spear that brought us down, and gather your parents and brothers…
d” (v. 18). Her answer is, “I will do as you say” (v. 21). And she “puts the red line through the window” (v. 21).
"Hang on". Sailors rely on the wind to anchor their anchors. Thus she herself and her family
Their lives depend on their words. These are not different words, they say "to tie a string", so it's very simple.
take action like this. So this shows how simple faith is. of faith
Life is simple. It is done in obedience to the Word of God. we do our everything
You must have the attitude to depend on the Lord and entrust everything in His arms.
It is the precious blood of Christ that is our refuge. Rahab did not use "another string" but "red string".
Hanging it on the window makes sense. The precious blood of Christ is the same color as the red stripes. she is like this
According to the promise, he drew the line straight away.
8. There is a Victory
“Because Joshua saved Rahab the prostitute and her father’s family and everything that belonged to her” (Joshua 6:25), she
has received enough of what she wanted or thought to get. She later became a prince of Israel
It is revealed by becoming a wife. She became the mother of Boaz, who took the loving Ruth as his wife. this is
It suggests that she has received a greater blessing than she had hoped for. In this way, she is the son of the prostitute Rahab.
It took a place in the genealogy of Jesus, the most precious and blessed in the history of Israel.
(Matthew 1:5).
Everyone who believes becomes sons and daughters of God and becomes his household. And these are the wonderful blessings of God
You become a partaker of the world, and then you become a holder of the privilege of enjoying the blessings of heaven. Rahab prayed for her faith
He received a circle and was placed in the ranks of holy saints.
Faith is a blessing that cannot be exhausted no matter how much emphasis is placed on it.