8Before the spies lay down for the night, she went up on the roof 9and said to them, “I know that the Lord has given you this land and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. 10We have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites east of the Jordan, whom you completely destroyed. 11When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below.
12“Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign 13that you will spare the lives of my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them—and that you will save us from death.”–Joshua 2
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. (Hebrews 11:31)
In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? (James 2:25)
- Rahab lied to her people in order to protect the Israelite spies.
- Lies usually reveal a heart that is selfish.
- And yet, the Bible never proclaims Rahab’s selfishness, but her faith.
- She is an example of righteousness. James uses her example to illustrate the futility of faith without works.
- Rahab acted to protect both the spies and her family.
- Rahab placed her faith and protection in Israel’s God.
- What do you think of Rahab’s moment and how the Bible treats her?–JMB
Joel M Bradshaw 
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