Scripture passages are Matthew 1:1-3, and Genesis 38.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. How have you previously understood the story of Tamar in Genesis 38?
2. What did you learn about the historical context of this book that was new or different?
3. Why did Tamar pursue honor for her husband Er?
4. What did you learn about the character of Tamar? Judah? God?
5. When we seek honor for ourselves it brings about destruction and ruin. How can you see that in scripture and in our world today?
6. God works in the lives of the victims and the victimizers. Why is this truth important?
7. Why is Tamar is the Mama of Christmas we want?
8. How will you push back against this throw away culture?