Joshua 2:1-14 God Can Use Anyone!
God was not pleased with prostitution in biblical times any more than he is now. So why did the spies stop at the house of Rahab, a known prostitute? Since the spies were seeking information, they may have felt it was a safe place to gather facts without being questioned in return.

Perhaps the nature of Rahab's business made her home the only place strangers could stay without attracting attention. Whatever the reason, the LORD knew Rahab's heart was open to Him, and he used her to help the Israelites win the victory over Jericho.

Rahab's story shows that God will help us when we want to start doing right. No matter how we have sinned in the past, God can help us if we surrender to him.

Ice Breaker:
Share with your group what was your favorite vacation as a child was, and why it was so special.

Discussion Questions:

1. Read 2 Corinthians 3-6a, 2 Peter 2:9 and John 15:16. As you read these scriptures note where the Holy Spirit is “highlighting” phrases or words and share them with your group.

2. As asked in the teaching tonight, where are you disqualifying yourself where God has qualified you?
Why do you think you do this? Find a scripture can you replace with the lie that you aren’t qualified, write it out on a notecard and repeat often!

3. Read 1 Samuel 16:7 and James 2:1-3. Where have you disqualified someone based on an outward assumption? Do you need to ask forgiveness for this? Pray and ask the Holy Spirit for direction.

4. Rahab was an unlikely person to be used by God. Never the less, she heard about the one true God, put her faith in Him, and put her faith into action. Read James 2:14-18.
Where is God asking you to put your faith in action?

What keeps you from stepping out? If you are willing, tell someone what God is asking you to do and to hold you accountable.

Homework:
In preparation for next week read Joshua chapter three. Be sure to journal what stands out to you.