IMITATE THEIR FAITH -A MIGHTY CITADEL FALLS - Conclusion

 Jehovah's people likewise honored the faith of Rahab. When they saw that one house sticking up from the ruined wall like a lone tooth, they knew that Jehovah was with this woman. She and her family were spared the execution that came upon that evil city. After the battle, Rahab was allowed to dwell near the encampment of Israel. In time, Rahab became a part of the Jewish people. She married a man name Salmon. Their son, Boaz, grew up to be a man of remarkable faith. He married Ruth the Moabitess.  (Ruth 4:13, 22) King David and later the Messiah himself, Jesus Christ, descended from that outstanding family. JOSHUA 6:22-25; MATTHEW 1:5, 6, 16. 

Rahab's story shows that none of us are insignificant to Jehovah. He sees us all, he reads our hearts, and he is delighted when he finds a spark of faith like the one that lit up the heart of Rahab. Her faith moved her to act ion. As the Bible says, she was "declared righteous by works." (James 2:25) How wise we would be to imitate her faith!

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