Rahab From Harlot to Heaven

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Rahab From Harlot to Heaven

• God doesnt want anyone to perish, but that all
  should come to repentance.

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Introduction

• Theyre out there living in the darkness of sin
  but needing (maybe longing) for Gods marvelous
  salvation.
• Some think they dont want any part of it, until
  they see the benefit of it in the lives of
  others.
• Others dont realize it until faced with the good
  taste of salvation.
• Some are simply waiting for someone to ask them
  can I help you?
• These people exist, however, and we simply
  havent met them yet or havent really spent the
  time to talk to them about their precious souls.

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Introduction

• Going back in time the two Israelites spies came
  upon a person in just such a situation.
• One evening they stealthily came into Jericho to
  spy out the people of this greatly fortified
  city.
• Before all was said and done a prostitute named
  Rahab and her family was saved from Gods
  impending wrath.
• Further, if this is the same Rahab mentioned in
  Matthew 15, this prostitute served as the
  (unlikely) ancestor of the worlds Messiah

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Introduction

• This sermon is aimed at pricking your heart in
  learning how Gods providence can bring about
  salvation to sinners when
• They hear of His mighty works through the lives
  of men.
• They believe His power (to destroy and to save)
  and to have a godly fear bring about their much
  needed salvation.

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Rahab Learned About God

• The providential means of how Rahab heard about
  God.
• We should marvel at how God reveals Himself to
  those who are not in a covenant relationship with
  Him. Josh. 29-10
• His fame spread throughout the known world.
• Such events testified about His greatness.
• There was/is purpose for the mighty works for God
  to travel throughout the land that His name be
  great among the nations (Gentiles). Mal. 111

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Rahab Learned About God

• Thus, the knowledge of God and His works, were no
  different for Rahab as others revealed in the
  Bibleor for people today. Rom. 828
• When the Ninevites heard and believed upon Gods
  impending wrath against them, they turned to Him.
  Jon. 34-10
• When Lydia heard and believed (by faith) the
  truth of Gods word, He opened her heart to
  receive His grace of salvation. Acts 1614
• This happens to all who seek to turn to God. 2
  Pet. 39

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Before Honor Comes Humility

• Rahabs knowledge of God brought about a genuine
  fear of Him. Josh. 211
• It was not simply knowledge that lead her on the
  path of salvation, but the reaction of genuine
  humility before God. Prov. 1533
• Such was Rahabs godly fear and conviction of
  Gods assured destruction of her people that
  moved her in a fashion of humility.

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Before Honor Comes Humility

• Rahabs knowledge also brought about a genuine
  faith in our Almighty God. Heb. 1131
• It was not simply knowledge that lead her on the
  path of salvation, but the reaction of genuine
  humility before God. Prov. 1533
• Such was Rahabs godly fear and conviction of
  Gods assured destruction of her people that
  moved her in a fashion of humility.
• NOTE She could have saved her life only to lose
  it when God would bring eventual destruction to
  Jericho
• Likewise, many people face a life and decision
  and choose

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Before Honor Comes Humility

• God honored Rahab for her genuine faith in Him.
  Josh. 212-14
• Her faith, mixed with godly fear, brought about
  Gods mercy and grace upon her life (and those
  with her).
• So important was her conversion to the God of
  Israel that Jehovah saw fit to add her name to
  His holy scriptures.

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Conclusion

• Are you a sinner in need of salvation?
• God desires so greatly that you learn of His
  mighty works and give Him the glory.
• Humble yourself before Him and He will give you
  honor and bring you into His kingdom.