December 12

Day 12 | Rahab

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

The Israelites were ready to enter the land that God had promised them. They sent two men into the land to find out more about it. It was very dangerous to go into the land; if the people who ruled the land had found the two Israelites they would have been killed.

Rahab saved the lives of two of God’s people. She hid the two men in her house and then helped them to escape. She knew that God had promised the city of Jericho to Joshua and the Israelites, and she believed that God is a powerful God. Rahab had courage to honor God because she believed in God’s power.

In return, the Israelites protected Rahab and her family. Rahab hung a red rope from the window of her house so that the Israelites would remember to protect her. God remembered Rahab and took care of her for the rest of her life.

Talk About:
• Tell about a time when God gave you courage to help someone.

Prayer: Dear God, give us the courage to help others and hearts to declare who You are to others so they will believe in You too.

Additional Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:30-31

Age-Focused Discussion

Preschool
• Who helped the spies when they came to Jericho?
• What did Rahab do when the king’s men came looking for the spies?
• How did the spies promise to protect Rahab and her family? 

Elementary
• Why do you think Rahab decided to help the spies even though it was dangerous?
• What did Rahab believe about God that gave her the courage to hide the spies?
• What are some ways you can show kindness and courage like Rahab did? 

Middle and High School
• Rahab trusted God’s plan even when she didn’t know exactly how things would turn out. Can you think of a time you needed to trust God like that?
• Rahab became part of Jesus’ family line. What does that show us about God’s love and forgiveness? 

Gospel Conversation
Just like Rahab was rescued from Jericho’s destruction, we can be rescued from sin and death by trusting in Jesus. Rahab’s story reminds us that God’s love is for everyone. No one is too far from God’s forgiveness. When we put our faith in Jesus, we become part of God’s forever family —just like Rahab did.