Genesis 38: The Levirate Law

Genesis 38 is one of those Bible chapters people skip because it’s uncomfortable, complicated, and honestly a little shocking. We don’t skip it. We read the story of Judah and Tamar straight through, then slow down to unpack what’s actually happening beneath the scandal and why this chapter is placed right in the middle of the Joseph storyline. If you’ve ever wondered how to make sense of difficult Old Testament narratives, this conversation gives you a clear path through the details without ...