Joshua 2.1 Rahab and Her Ethics, part 1 Adolph L. Harstad, Joshua. Concordia Commentary: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture
A. RAHAB THE PROSTITUTE
What sometimes appear to be random happenings in life are later shown to be God-determined events leading to a grace-filled conclusion.
Hearing about God’s judgment and Law would convict the hearer of his or her own sin (the second use of the Law). Moreover, it would also serve to curtail and prevent sinful behavior (the first use of the Law).
The author is speaking of her in terms of her past life as a prostitute. By reminding the reader of her past, he thereby accents the grace of God toward her.
B. RAHAB AND HER CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
1. The best-laid plans of the spies to avoid detection failed. Not only their safety, however, but also the destiny of Rahab and her family and the greater mission of all Israel are in jeopardy.
Believers thus prefix their plans with “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that” (James 4.15) and suffix the episodes of their lives with Romans 8.28: “We know that for those who love God, all things work together for good.”
2. Her civil disobedience is in harmony with the words of the apostles…”We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5.29)
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