Scripture Central When God Seems Silent | Genesis 34-41 | Come Follow Me 2026 | John Hilton III | Mar 9-15
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Mar 5, 2026 They confront violence and silence by naming Dinah’s assault and exploring why scripture includes hard, painful stories. They trace Tamar’s bold quest for justice and how flawed families still bear divine purpose. They follow Joseph’s fall from favor to prison and eventual rise, showing suffering can lead to unexpected redemption. The episode centers on God’s hidden presence and hope amid unanswered questions.
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God Sees the Marginalized Even In Silence
- Biblical patterns show God sees marginalized women even when human communities fail them.
- Welch links Hagar's 'God who sees me' to hope that Dinah and others are seen and ultimately healed.
Tamar's Brave Deception Secures Justice
- Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute to secure Judah's pledge and evidence, exposing his hypocrisy and securing her rights.
- Her resulting twins include Perez, an ancestor of David and Jesus, showing redemption from scandal.
God Works Through Messy Family Histories
- Messy and sinful family histories do not block God's purposes.
- Welch emphasizes that Jesus's lineage includes flawed ancestors, so dysfunctional families can still be instruments of God.
