week of 3/27

Unit 8  Session 1

WITNESSING GOD'S MERCY

JOSHUA 2 ; 5-6

God provides salvation to all who trust in Him and makes them part of His people. 

The Israelites had crossed the Jordan River, on dry ground, no less, and had entered into their promised land. With renewed strength and the comfort of God's promises, the people of God set up camp and looked forward to a hopeful future. With the all-powerful God on their side, their enemies stood no chance. But though God would use Israel as the weapon of His judgment against the Canaanites, He remains the God of perfect mercy and grace, even holding out salvation to His enemies who trust Him for it. God's mercy is not limited to one group of people but extends out to all peoples and to the ends of the earth.

Points to consider:

✞   An enemy appeals for kindness from the Lord's people.

     * How does the Christian's faith compare with Rahab's?

✞   An enemy is spared from destruction by the Lord's 

     people.

     * Why do you think God often uses seemingly foolish or

      strange means to accomplish His purpose?

✞   An enemy becomes part of the Lord's people.

     * Why is it important for God's people to keep their 

        word? 

     * How should Rahab's story affect the way we think

        about those who seem far away from the Lord?