Joshua 2: Group Study Handout

Overview

Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to view the land (vv. 1-2). The king of Jericho learned that these men had entered Rahab's house and ordered her to bring them out (vv.

Key verse

“The men said to her, “We will be guiltless of this your oath which you’ve made us to swear.”

Joshua 2:17 (WEB)

Outline

1. Joshua 2:1–2 Spies Sent to Jericho
2. Joshua 2:3–7 Rahab's Deception
3. Joshua 2:8–11 Rahab's Faith
4. Joshua 2:12–14 A Pact Made
5. Joshua 2:15–21 The Escape Plan
6. Joshua 2:22–23 Spies Return to Joshua
7. Joshua 2:24 The Report of Victory

Discussion questions

1. In v4, how does Rahab respond to the king's men about the spies?
2. In v9, what does Rahab say about the fear of the Israelites?
3. Rahab's request in v12: what does it indicate about her understanding of Israel's God?
4. The scarlet thread in v18: what might it symbolize in the context of the chapter?
5. When has showing kindness to someone in need felt risky, like Rahab hiding the spies?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Joshua 2: Joshua 6, James 2, Exodus 15.

Before next time: read Joshua 3.