Rahab

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Rahab Heroine of Faith
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Introduction

• Rahab, whose story is related in the book of
  Joshua, is commended in the New Testament as an
  example of obedient faith (Heb. 1131 James
  224-26).
• Considering her background, Rahabs faith is
  remarkable she was the product of a very corrupt
  culture (Gen. 1512-16 Lev. 1824-30).
• Yet, despite her obvious moral shortcomings, she
  was prepared to trust in the might and mercy of
  Jehovah.

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Historical Account

• Faith Demonstrated by Rahab (Josh. 21-14)
• Promises Made to Rahab (Josh. 215-24)
• Promises Kept to Rahab (Josh. 617, 22-25)

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Rahabs Former Life of Sin

• Rahab is identified as a harlot four times in
  Scripture (Josh. 617, 25 Heb. 1131 James
  225).
• Harlotry was a sinful and shameful practice,
  whether symbolic (Exod. 3411-17 Lev. 177
  206 Num. 251-3), or actual (Lev. 1929 Deut.
  2317-18 Prov. 624-35 76-23 2326-28 293).

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Rahabs New Life of Faith

• By identifying herself with Israel, Rahab became
  accountable to the Mosaic Covenant, for the same
  standard applied to the native Israelite and also
  the stranger, i.e., proselyte (Exod. 1218-20,
  48-49 Lev. 1629-31 1715-16 1826-29 202
  2416 Num. 1530-31).

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The Legacy of Rahab

• She is honored as an ancestor of Christ, and the
  mother of a good and godly man (Matt. 15-6).
• She is honored as a heroine of faith (Heb.
  1131).
• She is also honored as an example of works (James
  224-26).

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Conclusion

• Faith in God changes people It can make a saint
  out of the lowest sinner.
• Finally, consider also the example of Hosea,
  whose harlot wife was guilty of infidelity and
  immorality (Hos. 11-2 21-7).
• Yet, Hosea lovingly received her back, upon the
  conditional requirement that she demonstrate
  renewed faithfulness (Hos. 31-5).
• In like manner, God will receive us back, if we
  bear fruit in keeping with repentance (Matt.
  37-10 Eph. 56-14).