you must promise to spare my life and my families when you conquer Jericho because I'll help you hello everyone and welcome back to the channel today's Bible story will be amazing we are heading into the Book of Joshua where we will meet a character who may surprise you she is a woman on the margins of society who through faith and courage becomes a hero in God's Grand narrative are you ready to meet Rahab Jericho's unlikely heroin let's go Jericho was a sight to behold powering walls made it seem Invincible inside life bustled with Merchants families
and well let's just say not everyone was following God's law in this very City lived a woman named Rahab the Bible calls her a Canaanite which basically means she wasn't part of God's chosen people the Israelites and let's be honest her profession wasn't exactly oh holy Rahab was a prostitute but hold on do not judge a book by its cover what amazing story is about to unfold in rahab's life let us find out later in this video do not forget to like And subscribe for more exciting Bible Adventures meanwhile on the other side of those
massive walls trouble was brewing the Israelites led by Joshua were about to enter the promised lmom but first they needed Intel Joshua said we need to know Jericho's weaknesses send two of our most courageous men to scout the city open up we are weary Travelers looking for a place to rest Rahab startled asked Travelers At This Hour come in quick Rahab was surprised these were not ordinary Travelers something about them felt unusual little did she know her life was about to change dramatically we appreciate your hospitality but we have heard rumors they say you help
Foreigners for a price one of the men said Rahab said perhaps but who are you and why are you and Jericho we are on a pilgrimage but Rahab have you heard anything about the Israelites one of the men asked I have heard Whispers fear of your God hangs heavy in the air the people of Jericho are terrified Rahab said Rahab knew she was in a dangerous situation but something about these men their reverence for God gave her hope the King's Men approached Rahab to hand over the men but she kept them hidden and told them
of course the men came to me but I did not know where they came from the men left when it was time to close the gate at dark but I am not sure where they went hurry pursue them you might catch up to them after the king's man chase after them Rahab returned to the spies and said listen you must promise to spare my life and my families when you conquer Jericho because I'll help you the men said to her we swear by our own lives to secure yours if you don't reveal our mission we
will deal loyally and Faithfully with you when the Lord gives us the land G 10 the men then said to her we won't be responsible for this pledge you made us swear unless when we come into the land you tie this red woven cord in the window through which you lowered us gather your father your mother your brothers and your whole family into the house with you will her faith in the god of Israel be rewarded don't forget to leave a comment below what do you think Rahab should do they were lowered out the window
using a rope she had provided Rahab watched them go her heart pounding she she had taken a huge risk but a newfound hope filled her she believed in the god of Israel and she knew he would protect her This Is How They vanished into the night bringing Vital Information back to Joshua and the Israelite Army rahab's Faith took courage will her trust in the Israelites be rewarded following God's instructions the Israelites marched around the city walls for seven long days the people of Jericho watched in confusion on the seventh day everything changed with a mighty
out the Israelites blew their trumpets and the walls of Jericho crumbled to the ground the Israelites swarmed into the city but they remembered their promise to Rahab look there it is the red cord this must be rahab's home Rahab the Israelite leader Joshua has sent us we are here to protect you and your family just as promised rahab's faith and courage had paid off she and her family were safe under God's protection rahab's life took a dramatic turn she abandoned her old life and began a new one with the Israelites her faith in God led
her to a place of belonging and safety rahab's story is a reminder that God can work through anyone even those who seem unlikely Heroes all it takes is a little faith in a big dose of Courage rahab's faith and courage are truly inspiring what did you think of the story please let me know in the comments below do not forget to like And subscribe for more Bible stories also turn on the notification Bell so you do not miss out on new videos thank you and God bless you