Rahab: Coming Out of the Shadows
TODAY’S BIG IDEA: God Relentlessly Pursued me, tearing down my walls with His love
What if the walls of Jericho were never just about a city… but about the walls we build around our own hearts? In this powerful message from Joshua 2 and 6, Pastor Bill Russell explores the story of Rahab and reveals how God relentlessly pursues broken people with grace, mercy, and redeeming love. From shame and guilt to fear and defensiveness, this sermon uncovers the deeper meaning behind the walls of Jericho and the scarlet cord that points directly to Jesus Christ and the Cross.
Rahab’s testimony is ultimately the testimony of every believer: “You pursued me.” Though Rahab lived in darkness and carried a painful past, God saw her faith, welcomed her into His family, and gave her a new identity and destiny. This message will encourage anyone who feels too broken, too ashamed, or too far from God to be redeemed. Through rich biblical teaching, powerful imagery, and pastoral application, you’ll discover that God is still tearing down walls and calling people out of the shadows into His marvelous light.
If you’ve ever struggled with shame, fear, regret, defensiveness, or wondering whether God could truly love you, this message is for you. Jesus is still pursuing lost sheep, still knocking on closed doors, and still bringing people home by His grace.