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Judah and Tamar: Why Is This Story Here?

Genesis 38:1-30

Introduction:

A. Chapter 38: A Loud Warning!

B. Why is this story here?

I. Because of the History It Records

A. The Timing

B. The Tribe of Judah

II. Because of the Morality It Teaches

A. Practical Lessons

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III. Because of the Importance of a Covenant Community

A. Separated from His Family

Hebrews 10:24-25

IV. Because It Reveals God’s Grace

A. People Are Not Perfect

B. The Genealogy of Grace (Matthew 1:1-17)

C. God’s Amazing Grace (Matthew 1:1-17)

1. Tamar (Genesis 38)

2. Rahab (Joshua 2)

3. Ruth (Ruth 2)

4. Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11 – 12)

Matthew 9:10-13

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