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When Sin Gets in the Way, Genesis 38, Advent 2014

December 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

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Introduction

Text: Genesis 38 – Judah and his sons sin by avoiding their responsibilities as kinsmen redeemers. Tamar acts out in faith and God preserves the line of the Redeemer through her and Judah.

A Stark Contrast

  • Judah
    • He was marked by greed and selfishness.
    • He showed disregard for God’s commands.
    • His sons were notoriously ungodly.
    • He was morally and spiritually bankrupt.
  • Tamar
    • In faith, she remained committed to God’s plan.
    • She was a recipient of God’s gracious blessing.

      Ruth 4:12 – and may your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring that the Lord will give you by this young woman.”

      Matthew 1:3 – “and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram…”

What Do We Learn About God’s Redemptive Plan?

  1. God is serious about sin.
  2. God has made a way for the consequences of sin to be remedied.
  3. God offers forgiveness to those who will turn from their sins.
  4. God rewards those who walk in simple faith.

It is never too late to turn from your sin!

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