Judah, a Praise to the Lord

I. JUDAH'S CORRUPTION

1. Gen 29:35
2. Gen 37:4, 18, 26-28
3. Gen 38:1 Defies family fellowship
4. Gen 38:2 Defies family faith
5. Gen 38:11 Takes no responsibility, but shifts blame
6. Gen 38:24 Takes law into own hands

II. JUDAH'S CONVERSION
Gen 38:25-26
a. The Pledge Explained
b. The Pollution Exposed
c. The Profession Expressed

III. JUDAH'S CHRISTLIKENESS

1. Gen 43:1-10 Promise
2. Gen 44:18-31 Prayer (intercession)
3. Gen 44:32-34 Pledge

IV. JUDAH'S CONSIDERATION

1. Do we stand upon God's promise?
2. Do we plead and intercede as Judah in prayer?
3. Do we "stand in the gap" as Judah by surety?