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The Grace and Power of God in the Salvation of Outsiders
The Book of Joshua focuses on the fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
That God will give them the promised land - the land of Canaan.
They will receive the gift of the land not because the Israelites are righteous, but because of the grace of God.
This Holy War to receive the gift of the land is a test of faith for the Israelites.
Will they display faith in God?
Will they seek the glory of God or their own glory?
Here in our passage this morning, we will see another display of the power of God and the grace of God towards sinners who believes in Him.
This chapter testifies to the grace of God in bringing a sinner (a prostitute) to receive mercy and be spared from judgment.
I.
The Divine Providence
What is Divine Providence?
Westminster Shorter Catechism: “God’s works of providence are his most holy, wise and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.”
Divine providence is the outworking of the divine decrees, which are “the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will (Eph 1:11).”
A. The Providence of God in directing the spies to the house of Rahab.
(v.1)
Was it a coincidence or just a great plan made by Joshua? or Was it a divine intervention?
B. The Providence of God in the spreading of the truth about God’s Power.
(vv.8-11)
2 Responses to the Power of God
Reverent fear and faith
Demoralization and Rejection
- showed by Rahab and families, they received deliverance.
- The King and other inhabitants thinking they will not bow before the God of Israel.
II.
The Confession of Faith
A. Rahab’s Confession of Faith in the God of Israel (vv.
11-12)
Rahab did not asked for her own salvation, but for that of her family.
Rahab’s faith led to life, while the Canaanites’ unbelief led to death
Life of her family and the life of the 2 spies.
Rahab’s faith in God led her to help save the lives of the Israelite spies.
Rahab risks her life to become a believer of the God of Israel.
Is Rahab’s lie justified?
I would say no!
She was wrong in lying, but She was proved righteous by saving the lives of the 2 spies.
That is why the NT honors her faith and action - Rahab is part of the heroes of faith recorded in Hebrews 11:31
Later, Rahab becomes a naturalized Israelite through marriage to Salmon.
The Bible later traces Rahab’s line, from her son Boaz, to his descendant King David, to Jesus himself (cf.
Matt.
1:5–6, 16)
B. Unbelief leads to death
They have heard about God but they rejected God!
Unbelief is knowing the truth and yet choosing to reject the truth!
Their unbelief and willful rebellion against God led to the destruction of their city.
Conclusion:
Those who would come to God, regardless of their sins and status in life (prostitute, murderer, etc...) God will not reject and they will be shown mercy.
No one who will go to hell would say that Jesus rejected them!
They rejected Jesus, that is why they will spend eternity in Hell!
Jesus came for the sinners - Matthew 21:32; Luke 19:10
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