Meet Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute whose faith exceeds that of many Israelites. When Joshua sends spies into Jericho, this unlikely heroine shelters them, acknowledging that "the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on earth below." Her protection of the spies and the subsequent scarlet cord in her window foreshadow how faith in God's promises brings salvation regardless of one's background. This theme continues throughout Scripture, culminating in Christ's redemption of sinners from every nation. Rahab later appears in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus—evidence that God's redemptive plan often works through the most unexpected individuals.