Hard Stories in the Old Testament

Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew discuss how to work through passages in the Old Testament that are replete with the moral failings of God's people.  The particular passage under investigation concerns Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38), an immoral relationship through which the Messiah ultimately entered the world.  What is the point of recording this great wickedness?  How do stories like these benefit us today?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/