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Joshua 2; Hebrews 11:31
Bottom Line: God's purpose is not limited to our past.
A. Rahab's Reputation
Joshua 2:1 NIV
1. Canaanite
2. Harlot
3. Mother
Matthew 1:5 NIV
4. Faithful
Hebrews 11:31 NIV
James 2:25-26 NIV
B. Rahab's Plea
Joshua 2:12-13 NIV
1. Rahab's plea for kindness (hesed)
2. Pleaded for kindness for her family.
3. Pleaded for a sure sign.
C. Rahab's Covenant (Kindness)
Joshua 2:14-18 NIV
1. The sectioned wall pointed to God's pinpointed salvation.
2. The crimson cord (tiquaw) offered new life.
D. What do we do about it?
1. Believe it. Then live it. (Actionable Faith)
2. Remember:
a. Our past is the reason Jesus was born.
Our past is never good enough for salvation and not shocking enough to keep us from it.
b. God uses those with a past.
What whisper might be keeping you from letting God use you?
c. God redefines those with a past.
God did not change her before He used her.
Rahab's name in the Jesus family tree shines the purpose and hope of Christmas!