And I’ll tell you what’s a little suspicious to me. Rahab counts on this being the case and throws herself on the mercy of this God.The spies swear to her, which wasn’t according to the Law, right? Everyone faces untamed situations in life. She asks for delivery from death. These were all So, the lives of these two men hang loosely in the hands of a woman whose living is made from immorality. Joshua 6:1-27. And Ruth the Moabitess was befriended also. 2 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. They had some “unfinished business” to take care of before they could be sure of the blessing of the Lord But here’s the thing. Your trusted source of Christian resources since 1891 "God told Joshua that he was to obey the law of God. 2 And it was told the king of Jericho, saying, Behold, there came men in hither to night of the children of Israel to search out the country. The color of the rope is significant for it reminds us of blood. "Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Acacia Grove, saying, "Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho." She was a prostitute who had faith in God, helped the Israelites, and even became the 35th great-grandmother of our Lord Jesus Christ. They extended mercy to Rahab… And really, they didn’t have much of a choice, did they? However, many times we stop short in receiving what God wants us to have. They give stipulations to her — Her family needs to stay in her house and she needs to tie a scarlet thread to her window. The gate was locked once those pursuers went out.Now, the rest of the chapter shows Rahab letting the spies down through a window, since she lived in a house that was actually on the wall. He let his people repeat those encouraging commands to Joshua. There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken. But now she saw God’s mighty deeds on behalf of his people. But she also needs to believe that he rewards those who seek him. And though he was well past middle age, Joshua accepted God's challenges.The Jordan River was at flood stage during this time of year. Well, what does she ask? Michael Rochelle is pastor of Shadow Hills Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a little more study, I still can’t say that it was bad that they sent spies. SermonAudio.com - Joshua 2 Sermons. However, we honor God in our willingness to trust Him during hard times. God is love, and He will be yet more fully known in the world's palaces of science as a refuge.

He will pass from the passive to the active state. In Joshua 2, we read about a woman named Rahab. And finally, God drew a godless Gentile to himself in faith through God’s people doing God’s will. Today God calls us to be obedient to His Word in our lives. This was the “sure sign” of the covenant that she had asked for (It’s important to note that Rahab and her family were saved by faith in the God of Israel and not by faith in the rope hanging out the windowThe fact that she hung the rope from the window was proof that she had faith, just as the blood of the slain lamb put on the doorposts in Egypt proved that the Jews believed God’s Word.

◄ Joshua 2:1 ► Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Acacia Grove, saying, "Go, inspect the land, especially Jericho."

I mean, God commanded them to take the land. They are counted as necessary as the general, or as the boy who blows the bugle. The world, it seems, is too kind. In their disobedience, they wandered in the wilderness instead of receiving what God had promised.Our stopping short may be the result of holding onto some sin or refusing to follow God's direction in certain matters, but the end result is this: because we wander, we fail to enjoy the blessings of God.So how do we move from where we are to where God wants us to be? What was there stated mission. Browse Sermons on Joshua 2:1-7. Please see below for details. I. This was not a decision to accept lightly. To borrow again from Hebrews 11, he that comes to God must believe that he is. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Or it could be that these two young men – that’s what this book calls them later on – these two young men are in a place they shouldn’t be. This respect for God's Word is to beJust as Israel was to obey the law, we are to implement all of God's Word into our lives. This was not to be a weekend religion that made no difference in daily living.For the Israelites, getting to where God wanted them meant facing their challenges with the promised presence of God and doing as God directed. However, many times we stop short in receiving what God wants us to have.As believers we should always be progressing on the spiritual journey. They would have noticed 2 new folks coming in. You probably don’t want 12 Jewish guys walking into the same walled city on the same day. We will notice how Joshua’s growth in service to God transformed him into a capable leader of God’s people. She has enough faith to know that this God is real and is the only true and living God. Since Joshua had been with the Israelite people, he knew of their weaknesses and problems. Since Jericho was “securely shut up” (v. 1, NKJV), it isn’t likely that there were people outside the walls; but a stranger coming into the city for safety might have seen the scarlet cord. Though Moses was gone, the law remained. witness, 2 angels and Jesus (Christophany) meet with Abraham, Jesus send his disciples out 2 by 2, Moses and Elijah meet with Jesus on the Mt of Transfiguration. Maybe the people came and asked for spies and God OK’ed their request, even though that wasn’t his first choice.