Buried // From the Pit to the Palace: The story of Joseph and the Sovereignty of God / 12. Buried // 3 The Pit of Our Own Making - Matt Carvel // Genesis 38:1-30
12. Buried // 3 The Pit of Our Own Making - Matt Carvel // Genesis 38:1-30
The consequences of turning away from God's plan and purpose.
Judah's decision to turn away from his family eventually leads him to a pit of his own making. In this context, the importance of family in the Bible is emphasised, as the family line is a crucial aspect of God's plan of redemption. Decisions about marriage, family, and lineage are essential in shaping the future.
The story also highlights that the Bible tells real stories about all aspects of human experience, including the darkest moments. The story of Tamar and Judah is a harrowing account of family strife, abuse, and exploitation of women. However, the story underscores the compassion of God and how He restores and transforms broken situations and people with grace.
This is a story about trusting God in the darkest moments of our lives. He can bring us to a place of hope and redemption. Even in the most difficult times, God's work is ongoing, and there is always another chapter because of the work of Jesus Christ.
Judah's decision to turn away from his family eventually leads him to a pit of his own making. In this context, the importance of family in the Bible is emphasised, as the family line is a crucial aspect of God's plan of redemption. Decisions about marriage, family, and lineage are essential in shaping the future.
The story also highlights that the Bible tells real stories about all aspects of human experience, including the darkest moments. The story of Tamar and Judah is a harrowing account of family strife, abuse, and exploitation of women. However, the story underscores the compassion of God and how He restores and transforms broken situations and people with grace.
This is a story about trusting God in the darkest moments of our lives. He can bring us to a place of hope and redemption. Even in the most difficult times, God's work is ongoing, and there is always another chapter because of the work of Jesus Christ.
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