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Rahab's Bold Faith

Rahab's Faith

Day 88of 180
Week 18of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Rahab trusted God even though she wasn't an Israelite

2

Learn how Rahab showed courage by protecting the spies

3

Recognize that God values faith from anyone who believes in Him

📖 Scripture Connection

Joshua 2:11

“When we heard it, our hearts melted, and there wasn't any more spirit in anyone because of you, for Yahweh your God, he is God in heaven above, and on earth beneath.”

— Joshua 2:11 (WEB)

Demonstrates Rahab's recognition of God's power and her faith

📦 Materials Needed

  • Red yarn or cord
  • Window picture printout (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
  • World English Bible
  • Colored markers
  • Paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Quickly review yesterday's lesson about Rahab hiding the spies

💭 Review Question: Who did Rahab help hide in her house?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll learn about Rahab's amazing faith in God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Rahab lived in Jericho, a city that didn't know the true God
  • She believed God was powerful and real
  • She wanted to protect God's people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Rahab helped the spies?
  • How did Rahab show she trusted God?
3Activity: Rahab's Window of Faith (10 min)
craft

Create a window picture showing Rahab's red cord

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take the window picture printout
  2. Color the window and add a bright red cord hanging down
  3. Draw Rahab looking out the window
  4. Share what you learned about faith
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child draw basic shapes

Challenge: Write a short sentence about Rahab's faith

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Rahab believe about God?
  • How did Rahab show she trusted God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You that You love everyone who believes in You, just like You loved Rahab.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special promise the spies made to Rahab

💎 Memory Verse

Joshua 24:15

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

— Joshua 24:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Family Faith Circle: Draw a circle and have each family member write or draw something showing how they want to serve God

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Rahab was a Canaanite woman who chose to believe in the God of Israel, showing God's love extends to all people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about faith
  • Encourage questions
  • Connect the story to child's understanding of trust
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand how someone outside Israel could be important to God

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain Rahab's brave choice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story of Rahab with simple costumes
  • Read additional BibleMouse storybook about Rahab
  • Discuss ways we can show faith like Rahab did

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