Judah, Tamar, and the God Who Redeems Through Brokenness.. A Necessary Detour in the Story.. At first glance, Genesis 38 feels like an interruption.Joseph has just been sold into Egypt.The story is moving forward—then suddenly, Scripture turns its attention to Judah. But this chapter is not a distraction.It is a mirror. Genesis 37 showed us the…
Falling While Standing in God’s Provision Key Texts: Genesis 1–3; Romans 5:12–19; 1 Corinthians 15:21–22 1. Created in Perfection, Not Striving but Receiving Adam and Eve were not born into chaos—they were created into completeness. They lived in the direct presence of God, surrounded by beauty, abundance, and order. There was no lack. No threat. No violence. No brokenness….
The Journey of the Prodigal Son – Text: Luke 15:11–31 Introduction The parable of the prodigal son isn’t just a story about a rebellious boy. It’s the story of all of us—our drift from God, our brokenness, and the Father’s incredible love. Let’s trace the journey of the younger son and discover what it means…