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Genesis 38
What Happens in Timnah

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1. Hidden vs. Exposed Sin

   Judah’s sin was brought into the light when Tamar revealed his staff, cord, and signet (Gen. 38:25–26). Read Psalm 32:3–5. How does hiding sin affect us personally and relationally? Where in your life might you need to move from hiding to confessing?

2. Friendship and Influence

   Judah “turned aside” to Hirah the Adullamite (Gen. 38:1). What does this reveal about the power of friendships in shaping our choices? Compare with 1 Corinthians 15:33 (“Bad company ruins good morals”). How can we intentionally cultivate friendships that point us toward Christ rather than away from Him?

3. Selfishness vs. Responsibility

   Onan pursued sexual pleasure while avoiding responsibility (Gen. 38:9–10). Where do you see parallels in modern life—whether in relationships, work, or school? How do we balance enjoyment of God’s gifts with taking responsibility seriously (Col. 3:23–24)?

4. Double Standards and Hypocrisy

   Judah condemned Tamar while guilty of the same sin himself (Gen. 38:24). How do double standards show up today—in families, workplaces, or churches? How does Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:3–5 (“first take the log out of your own eye”) challenge us to confront hypocrisy in ourselves?

5. God’s Grace in Messy Stories

   Perez, born from this scandalous union, became part of Jesus’ family line (Ruth 4:18–22; Matt. 1:3). What does this teach us about God’s ability to use even deeply broken situations for His purposes? How does that give hope for your own story or someone you know?

6. Repentance that Leads to Change

   Judah confessed, “She is more righteous than I,” and later we see his transformation when he offers himself for Benjamin (Gen. 43:8–9). What does true repentance look like in daily life—in marriage, parenting, friendships, or at work? Where is God calling you not only to confess but also to change direction?

7. Extending Grace to Others

   Judah received grace and Tamar was vindicated. Think about people in your life who have failed badly. Are you willing to believe God can change them? Are you willing to extend grace as Christ has extended grace to you (Eph. 4:32)?

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