Unforgettable Life Lessons from Rahab in the Bible”

The story of Rahab is so uniquely formidable. Few would believe that a holy God could use a prostitute like her to help redeem His covenant people.

But this changed the dynamics, because no man can predict the ways of our God nor can any man understand His thoughts.

This is so humbling. Knowing that God isn’t move by how dirty we are or by how other people see us. He is more fervid about how we can get clean and be used by Him.

Who is Rehab?

Rahab’s story is found in Joshua 2 and Joshua 6 in the Bible. She was a Canaanite prostitute in Jericho who played a crucial role in Israel’s conquest of the city.

When Joshua sent two Israelite spies to scout the land of Jericho, Rahab hid them on her roof to protect them from the king’s men.

When the king’s men asked Rahab about the Israelite spies, she boldly claimed they had left before the gates closed.

Rehab showed her faith in the God of Israel, acknowledging His power and seeking her family’s protection.

Rahab showed faith in Israel’s God, acknowledging His power and seeking her family’s protection.

The spies agreed and instructed Rahab to tie a scarlet cord in her window as a sign to protect her household.

And when the Israelites conquered Jericho, Rahab’s faith and obedience ensured her family’s survival.

Key Takeaways from Rahab’s Story

To see myself and others the way God sees us:

God doesn’t define us by our past, but by our faith and willingness to follow Him. Despite her background, Rahab became a part of God’s redemptive plan, even making it into the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:5).

This reminds us to see both ourselves and others through God’s eyes—with compassion, love, grace, and the potential for transformation.

In Isaiah 55-8 we see that God’s perspective is far greater than ours. While we may see limitations, failures, or mistakes, God sees potential, redemption, and His greater plan at work.

Not to judge others by their past or present

Think about someone in your life who has made mistakes—maybe a family member, friend, or even yourself. Instead of holding onto judgment, what if you chose to extend grace, encouragement, and hope?

You may be busy condemning someone based on their past or current actions, assuming they are beyond redemption.

However, while you focused on their flaws, God may already be transforming their heart.

Transforming them from the inside out.

Instead of rushing to condemn, we should ask ourselves:
Am I seeing this person the way God does?
What if God is already changing their heart, even if I can’t see it yet?

Let’s choose to extend grace, patience, and encouragement, trusting that God is always working behind the scenes, even in the lives of those we least expect.

To boldly follow God’s cause.

When the king sent word to Rahab, she boldly admitted the spies had come but insisted they left before the city gates were closed.

Imagine the courage it took to respond this way!

She wasn’t afraid that perhaps the plan of God may not work and the king who is the lord of Jericho will kill her.

But to Rahab, even if it meant risking her own life her faith and conviction were stronger than her fear.

Her bravery saved her but her family and secured her place in biblical history.

Like Rahab, we will be faced with choices, will we stand for God even when it’s uncomfortable or risky?

True faith requires bold action, trusting that God will honor our obedience just as He did with Rahab.

Share with us any unforgettable lesson Rehab’s story has thought you.

Shalom!