Salvation in the Midst of Scandal | Dr. Stephen Conley

Text:  Genesis 38    A Disastrous Rejection of God's Ways (Gen. 38:1-11) Judah disobeyed God by marrying outside His covenant family. Judah's sons died by God's hand for their wickedness. Judah sinned against Tamar by cutting her off from the family.   A Deceitful Plot to Seek Justice (Gen. 38:12-23) Tamar acted in a sinful way to address the injustice Judah has caused her Judah's sinful heart is revealed in his immorality. Tamar secures the evidence that will protect her and expose Judah.   A Dramatic Revelation and Repentance of Sin (Gen. 38:24-26) Judah's hypocrisy is revealed as he condemns Tamar's immorality before examining his own sin.  Judah's sin is exposed as Tamar reveals the identity of the father of her child. Judah repents of his sin and recognizes Tamar's case for justice.   God's Design to Preserve and Provide Salvation (Gen. 38:27-30) The line of Christ will extend through Judah, Tamar, and other broken sinners (Gen. 49:9-10; Matt. 1:3). God sovereignly protected and provided salvation according to His plan of redemption (Rev. 5:1-10).   Main Idea: God's grace is displayed in saving and using broken sinners for His plan of redemption.