As Joshua and the nation of Israel prepared to conquer Canaan (Joshua 2), Joshua sent 2 spies into the first city in their path—Jericho. They found a woman named Rahab. She took them in and protected them. Because of her faith, she and her family were rescued when Jericho was destroyed.
This exciting story is told in alliteration. The text of the points is available for readers, and images are provided for non-readers. We recommend using both for all ages!
Optional: Use a red piece of yarn instead of the scarlet cord image.
Rahab:
Received the spies—hiding them on the roof image
Refused the king’s command—”They are gone” image
Remembered the Red Sea— Moses parting the Sea image
Respected Jehovah as the God of heaven—Jehovah is the God image
Requested safety for her family—Rahab with folded hands image
Rigged a scarlet cord—scarlet cord image
Rescued from destruction—family group image
1 letter approx. 11” x 17”, 2 pages 17” wide to make the yellow poster plus seven pieces of varying sizes
