An Unexpected Hero: A Bible Story About Rahab

Meet Rahab — a brave woman with a big secret and an even bigger faith, who shows that heroes can come from the most surprising places!

When two Israelite spies come to Rahab’s house in the city of Jericho, she must choose: stay safe or trust the God she’s only just begun to believe in. An Unexpected Hero tells the story of Rahab’s courage and God’s amazing grace, helping children see that faith sometimes looks like bravery in the most unexpected people.

Written in a gentle, engaging way with bright, expressive illustrations, this book helps young readers understand that God’s plans can use anyone — even someone like Rahab — to do something wonderful.

• Faithful retelling of Rahab’s story from the Book of Joshua
• Shows that courage and trust in God can come from unexpected places
• Beautiful, expressive illustrations that capture the drama of the story
• Helps children see God’s grace at work in all kinds of people
• Great conversation starter for teaching faith, trust, and redemption

Recommended for

Ages 4–8 · Early readers · Family devotion time · Sunday school stories · Gifts for little ones learning about courage and faith