Rahab
I preached on Joshua 2 today, telling the story of Rahab . 1. She had a Hard Life Bad decisions Jericho prostitute Baal worship -- child sacrifice, rampant immorality rejection unworthy, unloved, unaccepted 2. She made a Hard Choice The decision: turn in the spies (be a "good citizen") or hide the spies (be "God's citizen") You can never make the necessary change if you are unwilling to make the hard decision. 3. She reaped a Harvest of Righteousness Her hard decision blessed her family (see Josh. 6) Her mother, father, brothers and sisters. She left a legacy -- married Salmon -- baby was Boaz -- husband of Ruth -- grandparents of David! If Rahab had not made the hard decision, we would not have most of the Psalms! Hebrews 11 -- Hall of Fame -- Rahab is there! Lineage of Jesus -- Matthew 1 -- Rahab is there too! We had full house -- about 700 people -- with several out of town visitors.