Study From the Book of Genesis,38

Study From the Book of Genesis,38

As I studied chapter 38 of the Book of Genesis, I chose two biblical principles and their lessons which are useful in Biblical Counselling.

Although some consider the story of Judah and Tamar an intrusion into the Joseph’s story, it does fit into the flow of the narrative.

First, the story provides a stunning contrast between the morals of Judah and Joseph. Second, Judah’s story illustrates the further distinction of Jacob’s family. Jacob’s sons had sold Joseph, and now Judah married a Canaanite woman and solicited a Canaanite prostitute (who happened to be his daughter- in-law). If this process continued, Jacob’s family. the family of promise, would become like the people of Canaan. The fact that the Messiah’s lineage would be eventually traced through Judah’s line is a clear sign of God’s grace and mercy. 
 

Structure:

Verses: 1- 36: Judah and Tamar.

Principle 63: verse 38: 10:  ---“And the thing which he did displeased the Lord; therefore, He killed him also.”

Lesson 63:  If we doubt that we serve a holy and righteous God who hates sin, we should remember Er and Onan, the wicked sons of Judah.
 

Principle 64: verse 38:26: ----So Judah acknowledged them and said, “she has been more righteous than I-----"

Principle 64: Judah, one of the heirs of the everlasting covenant with the living God, was put to shame by a Canaanite woman. To his credit, Judah confessed his sins. (31/5/2026).