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Rahab may not have known the fate of her city, but because she had heard the stories about the
incredible miracles of God, she trusted. She had to have known something big was going to go
down (we see that in Joshua 2:12 when she asked that they spare her family’s life!). With this
knowledge, she remained grounded. She could have slipped out the window and down the rope,
hiding herself away with the Israelites. She must have been at least a little bit tempted to ask the
spies if she could go with them or show them where to hide, rather than simply tell them where
they should go (Joshua 2:16). But she was willing to ride out the devastation she knew would
befall her city because she trusted that God would protect them.
Do you know how Rahab’s story plays out? We’ll talk more in the next few days about what
happens in Jericho, but while we’re spending this time with Rahab, let’s find out what ultimately
happens to her. Flip quickly over to Matthew 1. Verse one says, “The book of the genealogy of
Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Scan down to verses five and six to find out
something incredible.
Who was Salmon was married to?
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Who was Salmon’s son?
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Whom did Salmon’s son marry and have a child with?
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Rahab married an Israelite man, and later another incredible woman of bold faith named Ruth
also enters Rahab’s family line. This family grows to include King David and culminates in Jesus
Christ Himself. This woman with a tarnished reputation was not only forgiven, but entered a new
life where she became part of the grand story of God’s redemption of humanity. It’s amazing what
can happen when we step out boldly, isn’t it?
Spend some time in prayer with the Lord. How might God be asking you to step out boldly this
week?
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