THEME: THE CHRISTIAN RACE 
SUB-THEME: Motivators in the Christian race 10 
TOPIC: Rahab (Heb. 11:31)
TEXTS: Josh. 2:1-4, 9-15 
AIMS: 
i. to teach that true faith, wherever it is, will be revealed by actions towards salvation,
ii. to expatiate on God’s readiness to show wonderful mercy to penitent sinners and 
iii. to show that the rewards of faith is glorious.
INTRODUCTION
Rahab, an idolater and prostitute testified to the marvellous works of the God of Israel. Her faith in 
this God led her to protect the spies sent to Jericho. Her action eventually led to the oath of protection between her and the Israelites, which averted her destruction with the city of Jericho. 
STUDY GUIDES
1. From Josh. 2:1-4, 24-25, how do you understand the life-style of Rahab?
2. Analyse in details how Rahab’s faith was manifested in her action. Josh 2:9-13; 6:17; Jam.2:25
3. What does Rahab’s story tells us about God’s love? Exo 34:6-7; Joe 2:13; Rom. 5:8.
4. Critically analyse the risk taken by Rahab in our study today and compare it with the preaching of the gospel. 2Tim 4:1-2. What was the reward of Rahab’s risky faith? Jos 6:17, 25 compare with the Christians reward in preaching the gospel. Matt 10:32.
CONCLUSION: The fact that a prostitute and her family were saved from destruction because she 
manifested the fruits of faith in the Almighty God shows that our God is benevolent to save the worst of sinners who turn to Him for salvation. The courage of Rahab should serve as motivation to us 
Christians to have absolute faith in the salvation power of God in Christ Jesus for all who turn to Him by faith.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: If Rahab can be saved by faith, accept Jesus to be saved.
MEMORY VERSE: Heb. 11: 31 
“By faith, the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the 
spies with peace.”