“God’s Sovereignty and Mercy” Joshua 2:1-24

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Date: August 10, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

The salvation of Rahab the harlot is a profound illustration of God’s sovereignty and abundant mercy. In His sovereign will, God chose Rahab from among the inhabitants of Jericho, not only to be saved, but to play a crucial role in His plan. She was to assist the army of Israel in destroying her hometown, a task that required immense courage and faith. In His mercy , God looked beyond Rahab’s sins as a prostitute and saw her need for salvation. He took her expressed faith in Him as the God of heaven and earth, and extended His saving grace to Rahab and her family. Rahab’s narrative confirms the biblical principle that true faith must be revealed by a transformed life and accompanied by works. In hiding the spies on her roof and revealing the scarlet cord out her window, Rahab denied her own safety in deference to what she perceived to be God’s will. In choosing her and orchestrating her life circumstances, God honored Rahab’s faith, demonstrating that His grace can transform any life. This is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God’s grace, inspiring hope in all of us that even the most unlikely individuals can be integrated into His eternal purposes. The central theme of our current sermon series is “Victorious Christian Living: A Study in the Book of Joshua.” The title of this sermon is: “The Sovereignty and Mercy of God.” Thank you for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested. We are truly encouraged by the response we’ve received from viewers worldwide.

The salvation of Rahab the harlot is a profound illustration of God’s sovereignty and abundant mercy.

Rahab’s narrative confirms the biblical principle that true faith must be revealed by a transformed life and accompanied by works. In hiding the spies on her roof and revealing the scarlet cord out her window, Rahab denied her own safety in deference to what she perceived to be God’s will.

In choosing her and orchestrating her life circumstances, God honored Rahab’s faith, demonstrating that His grace can transform any life. This is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God’s grace, inspiring hope in all of us that even the most unlikely individuals can be integrated into His eternal purposes.

The central theme of our current sermon series is “Victorious Christian Living: A Study in the Book of Joshua.” The title of this sermon is: “The Sovereignty and Mercy of God.”

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing these sermon study guides with those you think might be interested. We are truly encouraged by the response we’ve received from viewers worldwide.

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Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 1:10-20 New Testament Reading – Hebrews 11:30-40

The historical events of Israel’s exodus from Egypt, their 40-years of wandering in the wilderness, and their entrance into the Promised Land constitute one of the greatest Old Testament examples of the Christian’s pilgrimage.

Back in chapter 1:12-15, Joshua described how the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh chose to settle on the East side of the Jordan River, where the land was lush and perfect for the raising of large herds of sheep and other livestock.

In Chapter 1:10-11, Joshua instructed the officers to tell the people to make provisions for themselves, “for within three days you will cross over this Jordan.” In that “delay,” we see an example of God’s sovereignty and God’s mercy in the story of Rahab.

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