It is unusual that Rahab be included in Jesus’ genealogy because she is not referenced in a genealogy anywhere else, in fact, Rabbinic tradition has her marrying Joshua, not Salmon. So what is the significance of Rahab being here? It could be because of her faith in God and covenant with the people of Israel. It could be because she is a foreigner in Jesus’ family uplifting this God and faith above just those who are ancestrally Israelites. Let’s talk about it.
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Discussion Questions:
1. Rahab is singled out as a prostitute, adding her un-ladylike quality. What is the significance of her occupation and beginning it up over and over?
2. How do you feel about the people of God committing genocide? And that it seems to be God ordained?
3. Does this justify glorifying violence in the name of our faith?
4. What are Rahab’s motivations to convert? Is it pure faith? Is it something else?
5. Martin Luther says (paraphrased), “O what a busy, mighty, active thing tis faith, it cannot help but to do good works.” Does Rahab’s actions come out of her faith? Or is it something else?
6. By including these women in the genealogy, what do you think the author of Matthew wants you to know about Jesus of Nazareth before he’s born?
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