Maryville Church of Christ

Sermon Series: Crossing Over: A Journey Through Joshua

Sermon: (Part 4) The Story of a Shady Lady

Summary: When the spies enter Jericho, they are helped by a prostitute named Rahab.  This Canaanite woman is a on spiritual journey of belief.  The citizens of Jericho have heard the stories of the power of the Israelite God, and their hearts have melted in fear.  But this shady lady's heart has melted into belief.  The shady lady of Jericho is a trophy of divine grace who is among the Mount Rushmore of faith and is the grandmother of the world's Savior--Jesus Christ.  Anyone can be saved by believing in the power of what God can do.      

Scripture Reading: Joshua 2:1-9