In this verse-by-verse study of Joshua 2, Reasoning Through the Bible examines one of the most powerful stories in the early part of Joshua: the faith of Rahab. As two spies enter Jericho, they find refuge in the home of a woman who should have been an unlikely ally. Yet Rahab had already heard what God had done for Israel, and she believed that the Lord had truly given the land into their hands. 

This session explores why Joshua wisely sent only two spies, why they stayed in Rahab’s house, what Rahab knew about the God of Israel, and how her confession of faith shows remarkable theology for someone outside the covenant people. The discussion also addresses the moral dilemma Rahab faced, why she protected the spies, and how Scripture later honors her faith. 

A major theme in this episode is the meaning of the scarlet cord. Rahab and her family would be spared if they stayed inside the house marked by the scarlet sign. This becomes a vivid picture of salvation, pointing back to Passover and forward to the saving blood of Christ. The study emphasizes that Rahab was not saved by her own strength, but by trusting God and staying under the sign He provided. 

Topics in this episode include:

•  Joshua 2 explained 
•  Rahab and the spies 
•  Rahab’s faith 
•  the scarlet cord 
•  salvation in Joshua 
•  Jericho and judgment 
•  wise planning and godly faith 
•  Rahab in Hebrews and Matthew 
•  being under the blood 

Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.

 Questions in this session: 

• Why was Jericho important?
• How should Rahab respond to an ethical dilemma?
• Can I lie to get myself out of a jam? 
• If I’ve been disobeying God in the past, how should I respond?
• Why is Rahab’s scarlet cord helpful to me today?

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