Copyright © 2006-2020 Rapture Forums - All Rights Reserved, Peter’s Purpose Statement (2 Peter 1:12-15), Israel’s Future Restoration Vindicates God’s Holiness. The 5 Amorite kings hid in caves for fear of the Israelites just as in Rev 6:15 the kings of the earth will hide in caves for fear of the wrath of the Lamb. Be sure to love everyone and be careful not to judge.

He still brought me through those tough consequences and I often see the blessings that were still able to come out of those situations. Paul’s comments are primarily aimed at hypocrisy among believers, of which family members could be a part. The conversion of Rahab is regarded by the Rabbis as more complete than that of Jethro and Naaman; for while the latter two did not free themselves entirely from a belief in other gods, Rahab acknowledged that Yhwh was the only God both in heaven and on earth (Mek., l.c. Before burning the city to the ground, Joshua had the 2 spies go to Rahab’s home and bring her and all her family out to dwell among the Israelites. R. ii. Further, there was in Rahab’s mind, no matter how faintly understood, a distinct call from God, that she was being singled out from her own idolatrous people to aid the God she had a growing conception of. Your labor of love for us is definitely not in vain.

These actions are not the ‘self-righteous’ works mentioned in Romans 4:4, 5. More grace in Jesus’ name. I surely appreciate you being a part of my life on a daily blessings. She married a man from the tribe of Judah named Salmon and had a son whom they named Boaz.

How Rahab came to forsake her evil career we are not told! Brought out of an accursed city, and from her own sins which were as scarlet, Rahab is a fitting illustration of another miracle of divine grace, namely, the calling forth of His church out of a godless, Gentile world. While the door of mercy stands ajar, the vilest sinner can return and know what it is to be saved and safe. It is a high honor to be included in this group of believers. The ancient rabbis regarded Rahab as one of the most beautiful women in Jewish history. A woman of Jericho who sheltered the spies sent by Joshua to search out the land.

So they are actions that correspond with what you say you believe for. Your comments on Paul’s instructions in dealing with this issue.
Harlot though Rahab had been, intuition from above had been given her that the spies were men of God, the forerunners of His people who were to execute His will, and that to take sides with them was to take sides with God Himself. With the shadow of death and destruction over Jericho, Rahab extracted a promise from Joshua’s spies not only to spare her, but also all those bound to her by human ties.

The king’s men believed Rahab, and they went off searching for them. Then Joshua the son of Nun sent two men as spies secretly from Shittim, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” So they went and came into the house of a harlot whose name was Rahab, and lodged there. Woow wonderful I am really happy this afternoon because your message has been blessed me thanks. Much has been said of Rahab’s deceit when confronted by the king of Jericho. God continues to increase me through each and every teaching and lesson you provide. Thanks so much for this. It has been long since I last came here But I am glad I did. 15-21).

It has been suggested that the word “harlot” can be translated “innkeeper,” thus making Rahab the landlady of a wayside tavern. The Vulgate reads the Latinized Raab. Now the pursuers had sought them all along the road, but had not found them. From that time on, Rahab dwelt with the Israelites.

Published here by permission of Keep Believing Ministries. Undoubtedly, some of her traveling customers had come to her telling of the exploits of the Israelites and their mighty God. The Lord, your God he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath (Joshua 2:9-11). So, high-spirited and independent she left her parents, set up her own apartment with dire consequences. Only Rahab and her family were spared.

Other then Mary, Rahab is the only one mentioned again in the New Testament. Rahab's reward was alluded to by Hezekiah in his prayer for recovery from his sickness (comp. Paul told the Corinthian church not to associate with some sinners indulged in adultery, not even to eat with them until they repented of this sin. As for me, I think I have reacted in every you listed with what do I do then. James 2:17 Weymouth New Testament. Jerome’s comment of the inclusion of the four foreign women in Matthew’s genealogy is suggestive—.

Many people are intimidated by Jesus Christ.

When Joshua sent 2 spies into Jericho they found their way to Rahab’s home and sought refuge there, which she granted in return for their guarantee of safety for her and her family. And so when you read the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, you’ll find Rahab listed there (Matt 1:5). Salmon and Rahab were the father and mother of Boaz. As an Amorite, Rahab belonged to an idolatrous people, and had a name meaning “insolence,” “fierceness,” or “broad,” “spaciousness.”, Family Connections—While Rahab’s parents, brothers and sisters were alive at the time of her association with the spies Joshua sent out, we are not given any of their names (Joshua 2:13). At the conquest of Jericho by the Israelites, Joshua ordered the two spies to rescue Rahab and her family, whose descendants thenceforward dwelt in Israel (vi. In the Talmudic literature, however, it is accepted that Rahab was a harlot.

After her, the Bible reads: And what more shall I say? This article is amazing. That is the context and meaning of James 2:17. Under the protection of the scarlet line, Rahab and all her kindred were brought out of the house. "Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab" (Matthew 1:5). 6:12, 8:12, and 16:8-11, and large hailstones fell from the sky as in Rev. Don’t waste because, otherwise you will be in want. What Does it Mean That Jesus Leaves the Ninety-Nine? Christianity.com is a member of the Salem Web Network of sites including: Copyright © 2020, Christianity.com.

You shall not lack. 22-23, 25). First of all, we are reminded by Rahab’s change of heart and life, that “His blood can make the vilest clean,” and that “His blood avails for me.” Was it not a wonderful condescension on the part of the Redeemer when He became manifest in the flesh to take hold of a root so humble in type as poor, despised Rahab to magnify His abounding grace for all sinners? Somehow the king of Jericho knew the spies were there and he sent messengers to ask about it. Even though out of some of those moments I got just what I asked for and the consequences to go with them. Her remarkable faith was a sanctifying faith leading her to a pure life and honorable career.

; Elimelech . 22-23, 25). Miriam – Thank you so much for your comments. Ultimately, Rahab married Salmon, an Israelite from the tribe of Judah. The name Rahab means proud, but among the people of Jericho, all of whom knew of the God of Israel, only Rahab humbled herself before the 2 spies and confessed Him as “God in Heaven above and Earth below.” And speaking of the spies, what about them? She was a woman of faith. Rahab was also one of the proselyte women styled "the pious" ("ḥasidot"; Midr.

She must have achieved a level of prominence in the city. The gratitude Salmon felt for Rahab ripened into love, and when grace erased her former life of shame he made her his wife. Yet with a calm demeanor, and without the slightest trace of inner agitation, she met the searchers and succeeded in setting them out on a false trail. Faith had wrought in her a change of heart and life, and it likewise enabled her to shield the spies as she did in the confidence God would triumph over His enemies. Maybe God’s not afraid of strong women. Name Meaning—The first part of Rahab—“Ra,” was the name of an Egyptian god.As an Amorite, Rahab belonged to an idolatrous people, and had a name meaning “insolence,” “fierceness,” or “broad,” “spaciousness.” One poor soul decided to keep a few things for himself. a completely different lineage. She saved the spies not out of human pity, or because of expediency, but because she knew that they were servants of the Lord. This cord seems reminiscent of the Passover blood that was spread over the doorways of the Israelite homes back in Egypt when the death angel passed over them. Jesus ate with sinners, and the religious of the day did not like it. Rahab: "‪Good girls, bad girls: the enduring lessons of twelve women of the Old Testament‬" By T. J. Wray Go to Page 43 to read about Rahab, "The Heroic Prostitute with a Heart of Gold". Geni requires JavaScript!

For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. Let that sink in. The Bible, however, makes no attempt to smooth over the unpleasant fact that Rahab had been a harlot. Obed was the father of Jesse… Matthew 1:5.

II Peter 2:9 God’s Word Translation. When Joshua entered the city he set about the execution of the divine command, but respected the promise made to Rahab by the spies. These were men of God, not idolaters, bent on one mission, namely, the overthrow of the enemies of His people, and brilliantly she planned their protection and escape. One of my favorite characters is Rahab, the harlot (prostitute), of Jericho. All rights reserved. Seeing the faces of the spies filled with fear, Rahab assured their hearts that she was on their side, and in spite of the sacrifice involved said, “I will not betray you.

He loves all kinds of people, especially prostitutes.

What a manifestation of divine grace it is to find the one-time harlot ranked along with saints like Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and David! I tweeted it out. Does not her confession of God’s power and purpose, and her service for the spies indicate that she knew the race of which she was part was accursed of God for its crimes and idolatry, and that she wished to be separated from such a doomed people, and identified with the people of God? And so when you read the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew, you’ll find Rahab listed there (Matt 1:5).