The Worst Laid Plans
“The Worst Laid Plans”
Sermon Study Guide for December 3, 2023
Scripture: Genesis 38:12-26
1. Tamar
mother of Perez & Zerah (Matthew 1:2)
levirate marriage
“more righteous”
2. Advent Lessons
a. righteousness
Matthew 23:2, 23
b. hope
Revelation 21:1-6
God takes the _____________________________
Questions to Discuss or Ponder:
- What is your favorite part of the Advent season?
- What do you think about Judah’s actions in this story? Why does he treat Tamar the way he does?
- In what way is Tamar “more righteous” than Judah?
- What does it mean to be righteous? Give examples from everyday life.
- On what do people today place their hopes? How is that kind of hope different from Biblical hope?
- How do you live out having a hope like the Scriptures describe?
- How have you experienced God taking the “broken things” and making them into something good? Can you share that story? Where will you share it this week?
- What have you learned about the “daughter of promise,” Tamar?
Scripture for the Week:
Monday - Matthew 23:1-23
Tuesday - Matthew 23:24-39
Wednesday - Revelation 21:1-6
Thursday - Matthew 24:36-44
Friday - Psalm 122
Saturday - Joshua 2:1-24
In response to this Scripture, how will you live?
Prayer Prompt: To be righteous.
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