Joshua 2 Explained: Rahab and the Scarlet Cord | Jesus Revealed in Salvation
Joshua 2 — The Scarlet Cord That Points to Jesus Joshua 2 introduces one of the most unexpected heroes in Scripture—Rahab, a woman from Jericho whose faith would echo all the way into the New Testament. But this chapter is far more than a spy mission… it’s a powerful revelation of Jesus Christ and salvation by faith . Spies Sent Into the Land — Faith Moves Forward After the command in Joshua 1 to be strong and courageous, Joshua immediately takes action, sending two spies into Jericho. This connects back to the promise first given in earlier books like Genesis 12 , when God told Abraham his descendants would inherit the land, and continues through Deuteronomy 34 , where Moses saw it but could not enter. But here’s the deeper truth: The mission wasn’t just about land It was about God preparing hearts before conquest Even in enemy territory… God already had someone ready. Rahab — A Picture of Grace Rahab, a prostitute in Jericho, hides the spies and declares something sh...