a determined woman
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The sermon discusses the story of Raab in Joshua chapter 2 and highlights the strength and determination of women in the Bible. The speaker emphasizes the need for hard work and bravery in achieving blessings from God, and praises the realistic portrayal of flawed but redeemed characters in the Bible. The speaker also acknowledges the important role of women in society and in the Bible, and mentions other powerful women in Scripture. The complexity of Raab's character is also acknowledged, as she is both a prostitute and a savvy businesswoman.
The speaker discusses the story of Rahab from the Bible, who was a prostitute but also a businesswoman and a woman of spiritual discernment. He encourages listeners not to judge people based on their past or current behavior, as God can use anyone for His purposes. Rahab later became an ancestor of Jesus Christ, which is a sign of God's grace and mercy. The speaker also encourages women to live full and fruitful lives, whether or not they have children. Finally, he notes the importance of the scarlet cord that Rahab used to protect the two spies, which symbolizes redemption and salvation.
The speaker discusses the story of Rahab in the Bible, where she protected two spies and helped them escape from the city. He emphasizes the importance of using the positions and opportunities we have to serve God, just as Rahab did. Her faith and works both played a role in saving her from destruction.
The speaker discusses the story of Rahab from the Bible, who was a prostitute but also a businesswoman and a woman of spiritual discernment. He encourages listeners not to judge people based on their past or current behavior, as God can use anyone for His purposes. Rahab later became an ancestor of Jesus Christ, which is a sign of God's grace and mercy. The speaker also encourages women to live full and fruitful lives, whether or not they have children. Finally, he notes the importance of the scarlet cord that Rahab used to protect the two spies, which symbolizes redemption and salvation.
The speaker discusses the story of Rahab in the Bible, where she protected two spies and helped them escape from the city. He emphasizes the importance of using the positions and opportunities we have to serve God, just as Rahab did. Her faith and works both played a role in saving her from destruction.
Josué chapter 2, it is quite a long text and therefore I am not going to read it all, but I want to talk about a woman, in honor of mothers; Raab, a determined woman. We can say a woman of courage, daring, of decision, not a pusillanimous woman as we sometimes want to paint her. Scripture paints us robust women, women filled with the Power of the Holy Spirit and Raab is one of them.
And you know the story that is given when the Hebrews are about to enter the Promised Land, Canaan, after forty years in the desert God has finally told them: Now you can enter Canaan and possess the land. But God did not simply give them the land just like that, God actually said to Joshua: "I have given you all the land that the soles of your feet can tread on" but He also told him "But look, I command you to strive and be brave" amen?
And you know the story that is given when the Hebrews are about to enter the Promised Land, Canaan, after forty years in the desert God has finally told them: Now you can enter Canaan and possess the land. But God did not simply give them the land just like that, God actually said to Joshua: "I have given you all the land that the soles of your feet can tread on" but He also told him "But look, I command you to strive and be brave" amen?
