Educator Guide
Rahab Bible Study Guide
Canaanite of Jericho who sheltered Israel's spies; named in Hebrews 11 as an example of faith.
From the family tree
- Spouse
- Salmon
- Children
- Boaz
Teaching prompt
How does a Canaanite prostitute end up in Hebrews 11's 'hall of faith' and in Jesus' family tree?
Reflection
Where are you tempted to think your past disqualifies you from God's family?
Points to Jesus
Matthew 1:5 names Rahab in Jesus' genealogy as the great-great-grandmother of David. The scarlet cord she hung in her window (Joshua 2:18-21) is an early picture of refuge through a blood-marked sign — pointing to the greater refuge in Christ's blood.
Discussion questions
- What does Rahab know about Israel's God, and how does she act on it?
- What does Hebrews say saved Rahab?
- What does James say Rahab's faith looked like?