Shaming the Strong

Genesis 38 is a microcosm of the book at large. Every story presents raw and honest portrayals of these biblical characters, highlighting God’s grace when they fall. In Judah’s case, his story arc swiftly descends into a sordid mess of sin and shame. But, by the end, he confesses and undergoes a transformation that explains the profound change in him when he reappears later in the narrative.