Rahab
Rahab
Rahab - HER NAME MEANS
“Storm,” “Arrogance,” “Broad,” or “Spacious”
| HER CHARACTER: | Rahab was both clever and wise. She saw judgment coming and was able to devise an escape plan for herself and her family. As soon as she heard what God had done for the Israelites, she cast her lot with his people, risking her life in an act of faith. |
| HER SORROW: | To see her own people destroyed and her city demolished. |
| HER JOY: | That God had given her, an idolater and prostitute, the opportunity to know him and belong to his people. |
| KEY SCRIPTURES: | Joshua 2:1 – 21; 6:17 – 25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 |
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