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Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

Last week we are starting a new series this morning. Tilted Yes, You: Fulfilling God’s Purpose. This four-week series explores the lives of a few unlikely people whom God used to do amazing things. Through the stories of David, Rahab, John Mark, and Gideon, we will see that God uses the small, the outsider,…

Title : Rahab Intro : Stepping out of my comfort zone, preaching in a completely different format than I’m used to. Expository preaching is usually verse by verse through the text, but today I want to give you a sermon about a woman from the Old Testament we only sometimes talk about. Usually she only…

Series: Following in the footsteps of Faith The Road Back to Canaan-Genesis 13:1-4 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the…

Series: Abraham: Following in the Footsteps of Faith 3. The Path out of God’s Will Genesis 12:10-20 January 24, 2010 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This…

Good morning again. Go ahead and turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 1. We are beginning a series of messages for the Christmas season called Family Christmas: Investigating the family of Jesus. Christmas is when we celebrate that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, one hundred percent God and one…

Abram’s Trouble With Lot-Genesis 13.5-13 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the world’s population. In our day, Abraham…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named…

INTRO Faith in action Rewards of our action in faith Faith for someone inside Gaza right now, 29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven…

Rahab is an unexpected addition to the family tree of Jesus.  What does her example show us today about being included in the family of God’s people?

A Shady Background What is the first account of Rahab in scripture? 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. Now, who would think…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 8, Session 2 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A. Summary and Goal The Israelites prepared for their conquest of the promised land, and first up was the fortified…

Intro; Faith is sometimes a word that is hard to grasp. For example; 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith involves “the whole personality”: the mind is instructed, the emotions are stirred, and the will then acts in obedience to God. Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV)…

FAITH’S JOURNEY Joshua 2:1-21 It is amazing to watch what faith can do in people’s lives. It is not often the path we would choose or would have thought of, but it is nevertheless a path that is truly amazing and is often unusual. Our Faith takes us to unexpected places, unforeseen circumstances. The…

The Lineage of The Christ The lineage of the Christ is both the plan of God and the fruit of a promise made to Abraham long ago. When Abraham showed great faith in the promise of God, God then kept his end of the bargain and blessed the whole world through his lineage. And throughout his linage many…

Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that explains why . . . well never mind? Have you taken a hard look…

25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? 26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. 1. Rahab was the beneficiary of _scandalous grace_ 25 And in the same…

Intro: This morning we talked about the Genealogy of Jesus and His family tree. In looking at it we found some “knots” on it. Knots develop on trees as the result of diseases that injure the tree, or an insect that stings the tree. The tree heals around that affected area & causes a gall, or a knot to…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

God frequently chooses that which is damaged or broken to magnify His glory.

Egypt A significant place Egypt is a significant place in the Bible. We all have certain countries, cities or towns that are important to us. I was born in Barre, Vermont, lived in New Hampshire, graduated from High School at Newfound Memorial in Bristol, served in the military in Texas, California,…

Scripture Reading: Genesis 22:1-11 , Joshua 2:1-11 Introduction: Working Together Instrument and Musician Transition: Faith Context of the Text: Elaborating on the concept of faith (1:3, 2:1,5). Expanding upon the theme of treatment of others (2:1-13). Being guided by faith in treatment of others is…

As we enter the Advent Season this morning, we wait expectantly. We await a savior as the Israelites did. We know of Jesus, and we know Jesus will return - though we don’t know when. The Israelites and where we are in our series. We left off with Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob in Egypt. He’d risen…

(Nun story — “Now that’s what I call faith!”) So far, James has taught us that “A Faith That Works” is a Faith that — — allows itself to be built through enduring trials — seeks God’s provision and grace in prayer… daily! — understands that our “riches” are not in this world — turns to God for everything…

Faith is tested in both the Hebrews and Rahab. God rewards with miraculous provision.