A prostitute living in Jericho, in a house on the city wall. Joshua 2:1, 15.
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How was Rahab’s response different from that of the other people in Jericho?
They were afraid; Rahab acknowledged God and acted on her belief. Joshua 2:9–12.
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What was the purpose of the scarlet cord?
It identified the house where Rahab and her family were to be spared. Joshua 2:18–21.
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How did God give Rahab a place in His larger plan?
She is listed as the mother of Boaz in Jesus’ genealogy. Matthew 1:5–6, 16.
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What is the difference between knowing about God and trusting Him?
Knowing involves information; trusting involves responding to Him through faith and action. Joshua 2:9–12; James 2:25–26.
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Why did the two Israelite spies come to Jericho?
Joshua sent them to examine the land, especially Jericho. Joshua 2:1.
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What risks did Rahab take by helping the spies?
She endangered herself by protecting men her king considered enemies. Joshua 2:3–6.
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How did Rahab demonstrate obedience?
She agreed to the instructions and tied the scarlet cord in her window. Joshua 2:21.
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How does 2 Corinthians 5:17 connect with Rahab’s story?
Her changed direction illustrates that a former life does not have to define a person’s future. In Christ, we are a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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Rahab believed with limited knowledge. Do we need to understand everything before obeying God?
No. We can respond to what God has made clear while continuing to learn. Joshua 2:9–11.
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What did Rahab do when the king’s men came looking for the spies?
She hid them under flax on her roof and directed the king’s men elsewhere. Joshua 2:3–7.
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Why is Rahab mentioned in Hebrews 11?
For her faith, demonstrated by receiving the spies in peace. Hebrews 11:31.
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What conditions did the spies give Rahab for her family’s protection?
Tie the cord in the window, gather her family inside, and keep the agreement secret. Joshua 2:17–20.
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What “old label” might a person need to stop allowing to define them?
Examples include failure, rejection, a past sin, or a damaged reputation. Our identity is in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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What fear might keep you from doing what you know is right?
Examples include rejection, criticism, loss, or failure. Faith means obeying even when afraid. Joshua 2:3–6; Hebrews 11:31.
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What had Rahab heard about God?
He had dried up the Red Sea, and Israel had defeated Sihon and Og. Joshua 2:10.
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Why does James use Rahab as an example?
Her actions demonstrated living faith: she received the messengers and helped them escape. James 2:25–26.
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What happened to Rahab when Jericho was destroyed?
She and her family were brought out safely, and she came to live among Israel. Joshua 6:22–25.
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Are you allowing yesterday’s failures to prevent today’s obedience? What should you do instead?
Confess sin, take responsibility, receive forgiveness, and move forward in obedience. 1 John 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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What should you do when relationships or group loyalties pressure you to compromise your faith?
Set appropriate boundaries and refuse to participate in wrongdoing while continuing to love people. Joshua 2:11–14.
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What did Rahab believe about the Lord?
He had given Israel the land, and He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. Joshua 2:9–11.
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Does the Bible praise Rahab for lying?
The New Testament commends her faith and protection of the spies; it does not specifically praise her false statements. Joshua 2:4–6; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25.
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Rahab followed instructions concerning the cord. What seemingly small acts of obedience should we take seriously?
Examples include telling the truth, keeping commitments, forgiving, and treating people well. Joshua 2:17–21.
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What does becoming a “new creation” need to look like in daily life?
A growing change in our speech, relationships, choices, and responses as we follow Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 4:22–24.
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Rahab acted before seeing deliverance. How should we respond while waiting for an outcome?
Continue in faithful obedience and trust God without trying to control every detail. Joshua 2:21; Joshua 6:22–25.