Series:   Genesis

Judah and Tamar

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: November, 2014
The story of Jacob's family focuses in on one particular son, Judah, through whom the Messiah would eventually come, and examines his unusual relationship with his daughter-in-law Tamar.

Discussion Questions
  1. Summarize the key events of Genesis 38:10-30 and state their significance.
  2. How do the events of Judah and Tamar's lives support the role of parents in influencing the faith of children? (See also Ephesians 5:22-33; Ephesians 6:1-4)
  3. How can parents recover their role as spiritual leaders of their families?
  4. How can we influence an unbelieving partner to establish a relationship with God?
  5. What does the use of the four women mentioned in this event teach us about how God uses us?
  6. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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