Rahab and the Spies

In the book of Joshua, chapter two, we find the story of a reconnaissance mission carried out by two spies and the prostitute who saved the spies. The Israelites were camped in the plains of Moab, close to the Jordon River, right across from the great city of Jericho. The commander Joshua had just issued the orders to mobilize the people for crossing the Jordon. Within three days they were to launch the march into the promised land. Immediately after issuing the orders to his officers, Joshua sent two agents to spy out Jericho and the surrounding territory. The story of what happened next is one of the most intriguing and suspenseful dramas in all of Scripture. Spoiler alert! The two men encountered a prostitute named Rahab, who was to be converted and become one of the significant women in the history of Israel. This is an exciting story, a story of intrigue, suspense, and high drama. You don't want to miss this message of The Two Spies and Rahab this Sunday.