Rahab Speaks Courageously on the Roof

Joshua 2:1-24

The Big Idea

Rahab showed courage by recognizing God’s power and helping protect the spies. Faith can lead people to act bravely and carefully.

The Bible Story

Rahab Helps the Spies

Joshua 2:8-11 records Rahab speaking with the two spies before they lie down on the roof. She says that she knows the LORD has given Israel the land. She explains that the people fear Israel because of what the LORD did at the Red Sea and to Sihon and Og. Rahab then declares that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. These earlier events are part of Rahab’s report; they should not be shown as separate action scenes. This passage highlights her recognition of the LORD’s power and authority. The spies remain unnamed in this account. The setting is Rahab’s roof in Jericho, beneath the open sky.

Themes

A promise of protection Courage in protecting others Faith expressed through action Following agreed instructions Recognition of the LORD’s power

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

Rahab speaks with the two spies on the rooftop, expressing her recognition that the LORD is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. The scene can include a peaceful sky and distant landscape while focusing on her courageous words and faith.

Talk together

Talk about it

What did Rahab say about the LORD?
How did Rahab’s faith affect her actions?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page when teaching Joshua 2:8-11 or discussing courage, faith expressed through action, and recognizing the LORD’s power. Invite children to notice what Rahab said and did without treating her deception as a model for ordinary behavior. Keep the lesson focused on this account, not the later fall of Jericho.

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