God Protects His People Series

Bible Study: Joshua 2:2-9; 15, 16, 22-24. Key Verse: Joshua 2:24 "And they said unto Joshua, Truly the Lord hath delivered into our hands all the land; for even all the inhabitants of the country do faint because of us."

Words we should know: Search Chaphar Heb. -To hunt for, also implies to pry into or to spy.

Flax pishteh Heb. - The plant from which the linen fabric is made.

Fords ma`abar Heb. - Places for crossing a river.

Objectives: By the end of the series we will: 1. cite proof that God protects us and we can trustin Him; 2. appreciate God's protection; 3. and express praises to God for His protection and faithfulness. For those who participate in this series you will be able to: 1. retell the story of the spies in Jericho and how Rahab protected them. 2. Compare and contrast the actions of Rahab with those of believers in hostile environments today. 3. Pray for believers who live in areas dominated by those who oppose the gospel.

Principle Application: Knowing whom to trust. In whom do you trust?

Essential Thought: It is not essential to understand, but it is necessary to trust God.

Background Scripture Study: The Promises of God - 2 Corinthians 1:16-20. God's Promises Kept - Joshua 21:43-22:6. Rahab's Confession of God - Joshua 2:10-14. Rahab's Pact with the Spies - Joshua 2:17-21. Rahab's Help Rewarded - Joshua 6:22-25. Rahab and Her Worsks - James 2:18-25. Rahab's Protection of the Spies - Joshua 2

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