Sinful Start to the Line of Judah - Genesis 38:1–11

• Judah selects his own wife from the Canaanite people and fathers children
  • Genesis 38:1–5
• Judah’s eldest sons are wicked in the sight of the Lord, leaving Tamar childless
  • Genesis 38:6–10
• Out of fear, Judah deceives Tamar and sends her away
  • Genesis 38:11

Judah Descends Further Into Sin - Genesis 38:12–19

• Judah deceit leads Tamar to dispair
  • Genesis 38:12–14
• Out of desperation, Tamar deceives Judah
  • Genesis 38:15-19

Tamar’s Deception Is Justified - Genesis 38:20–26

• Judah attempts to hide his sin, but it becomes public anyway
  • Genesis 38:20–23
  • Genesis 38:24-25
• Judah’s recognizes his unrighteousness
  • Genesis 38:26

Tamar Becomes the Mother of the Line of Judah - Genesis 38:27-30

• In another unique birth story, twins are born to Judah and Tamar
  • Genesis 38:27–30

So What?

• While we must recognize and repent of our unrighteousness, the Lord is able to work through it to accomplish his purposes.
  • Ruth 4:18–22
  • Matthew 1:1–5
  • Isaiah 61:8-9