Reubens Incest

Text: Genesis 35:21-26
Title: Reuben's Incest

1. The structure of the text
   a. In the context of Jacob

b. In the context of Joseph

2. His apparent motive

3. God's purpose
   a. A warning against presumption

b. The reality of sins consequences

c. The effects of grace

Questions:

1. What is significant about Reuben's incest being recorded?

2. What can I learn from Reuben's apparent motive?

3. How can God's purposes in this event help me?