Have you ever felt like your story disqualifies you from God’s purpose? Or wondered if God still uses ordinary, overlooked people to do extraordinary things?  In this week’s message from Joshua 2, we meet an unlikely hero: a Canaanite prostitute named Rahab. While the rest of the city builds walls of fear, Rahab opens a window of faith—and everything changes. At the same time, two unnamed spies risk their lives, not for conquest, but for connection. They don’t blend in; they bring breakthrough. They don’t judge Rahab’s past; they respond to the faith rising in her heart.  This message explores the messy beauty of spiritual community, the courage to go where others won’t, and how someone’s breakthrough might begin with your hello. 

1. What is one thing that you heard, felt, or was challenged by in this past Sunday’s sermon?


2. Scripture Reflection (Joshua 2:1-14) a. What stands out to you about Rahab’s faith and the spies’ courage? b. The spies are un-named. Why do you think the Bible left them anonymous? How does that help us see ourselves in the story? 


3. What’s your “scarlet cord” — the public declaration of your faith? Is there a way this week to make your trust in Jesus more visible?


4. Have you ever felt unseen, unqualified, or like an outsider in your spiritual journey? What helped you feel included or invited back in?


5. Who is someone in your life that might be behind “emotional or spiritual walls” right now? What step can you take this week to reach out to them?