Intro: Chaptrt 38 is a "parenthesis" in the story of the developing nation of Isreal which shows the dark side of human nature. We see what can happen when we allow sin to reign, and thankfully, the power of God's amazing, abounding grace, particularly in the life of Judah. This son of Israel has a disastrous beginning, but eventually rises to be a noble son and servant, and the ancestor of King David and the Messiah.

• Sin Abounds When We are Absent from the Brethren - Vs. 1-2



• Sin Abounds When We Adhere to the World - Vs. 2-24



• Judah's Wicked Descendents - Vs. 3-10



• Judah's Wicked Delay - Vs. 11-14



• Judah's Wicked Deed - Vs 15-23



• Judah's Wicked Double-Standard - v.24

• Grace Abounds When We Acknowledge Our Sin - Vs. 25-26



• Judah's Sin Was Revealed - v. 25



• Judah's Sin Was Acknowledged - v. 26a



• Juda's Sin Was Forsaken - v. 26b



• Judah's Sin Was Forgiven - Psalms 32:5



• Judah's Sin Was Overcome - 49: 8-10

Conclusion: Grace Begins by humbly, honestly acknowledging Sin...Grace Abounds by humbly Turning from Sin & Seeking after God. Proverbs 28:13, II Chronicles 7:14