By Faith | Hebrews 11 | Week 9 | From Life of Shame to Hall of Fame | Pastor Ryan DeFrain

Ryan DeFrain   -   September 15, 2025

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Rahab’s inclusion in the “Hall of Faith” (Hebrews 11) is significant, given her background? 
2. How does Rahab’s story show us the difference between simply hearing about God and truly believing in Him? 
3. What does Rahab’s faith teach us about taking risks and acting on what we believe? 
4. How do the scarlet cord and the Passover story point us forward to the cross of Christ? 
5. What encouragement does Rahab’s redemption give us when we think about people today who might seem “too far gone” for God’s grace?
   

Notable Quotes

“No one is beyond the reach of the power of the gospel. God is able to take the messiest life and turn it into a miracle of grace.”

“Real faith won’t just move your lips—it will move your feet.”

“The alarm clock and the empty tomb are empirical evidence that God’s not done with your life.”