Each week, take 5 days to dive deeper into the heart of our Sunday sermons! Through key insights and scripture, this format will allow for further personal reflection and spiritual growth. Keeping this at the dinner table, discuss it with family and/or friends.

Lord Jesus, thank you for stories in the bible like Rahab’s that remind me that I can never be too messed up or too broken for you to redeem. Thank you for your mercy that meets me right where I’m at. Help me to not just believe in you but for me to live out my faith in action around me. Use my life to bring hope to my family, healing to my story and glory to your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

This is where we meet Rahab—a prostitute, running a shady business from the city wall. Not exactly who we might expect to be used by God. And yet she is amazing and encouraging to many of us that might feel have come from a lifestyle that is really messed up. Her past didn't disqualify her; in fact, God chose to use her to rescue others and ultimately become part of Jesus’ lineage. That should encourage any of us who feel like we’ve made too many mistakes. God is fully aware of our struggles and He still loves us and will use us.

What would change in your life if you truly believed that God can use even you?

It’s in the conversation with the spies that we find out something special about Rahab that we can learn from. She had been listening—watching the signs, adding up the evidence. Her faith wasn’t just a feeling; it was, as Pastor Paul said, an actionable conclusion. Like Blaise Pascal’s famous wager, she made a logical, courageous decision: If God is real and powerful, then betting your life on Him is not only wise—it’s the best possible outcome.

Are you still sitting on the data... or is it time to act on what you already know about God?

The spies asked Rahab for a sign of her loyalty. Her scarlet cord became more than a signal—it was a symbol of faith. She didn’t just say she believed; she aligned her life with that belief. The sign of a good faith is an actionable response. Her rope wasn't just practical—it was prophetic. A parallel to the blood of Christ that would one day secure our rescue too.

Where in your life is God asking for a visible, tangible response of faith?

Rahab didn’t just survive—she stayed. She found her place among God’s people. Eventually, she married, became a mother, and helped shape a family culture that honored Yahweh. From her came Boaz... then Jesse... then King David. Rahab’s redemption rippled outward. Our decisions to align with God will have lasting impacts in our families for generations to come also. This can give us hope.

What kind of legacy do you want your faith to leave behind?

The scarlet rope didn’t just save Rahab—it wove her into the lineage of the Messiah. The blood of our Savior had the blood of a harlot named Rahab in Him. Let that sink in. Her bold, risky faith didn’t just change her story—it became part of our story. This is what grace does: it transforms outsiders into family and sinners into saints. You’re never too far gone for God’s redemptive plan.

What part of your story are you waiting for God to redeem?