Joshua 2 Salvation Of Rahab Narratives

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The point the author would want us to understand from the Joshua 2, salvation of Rahab narrative, is that if this ungodly prostitute from an ungodly nation can become an ancestor of Jesus, then there is hope for all of us. Far from being ashamed of her, she is an ancestor to be proud of, because when she saw God's kingdom coming she decided where her allegiance lay. She acted on that decision which made her a traitor to her world and she put her trust in God to save her. This is exactly the same way that God deals with us today.
Looking back at Jesus’ ancestors we find the big hitters of the Bible. Names like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; King David; King Solomon and many other names we recognize. These are just the kind of names we would expect

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