Shame to Glory: Judah

What happened to Jacob that makes his sons hate their brother? Why and how does Judah make one of the largest character arcs in scripture? Judah is responsible for the plan to sell Joseph, then years later gives his life for the life of Joseph's brother Benjamin. What happened? 

01:30 Judah's character arc. 02:30 Jacob summarizes his life. 05:00 What happened to Jacob? 07:00 Jacob's response to his sons (Gen. 42:36). 10:15 Implications of Favoritism. 13:50 Jacob's thinks his life is finally coming together. 14:45 Behold it was Leah! (Gen. 29:25). 19:15 Jacob is angry with Leah. 21:50 Jacob marries Rachel (Gen. 29:31). 22:30 Wives of the Patriarchs are all beautiful and barren. 24:45 Judah is born (Gen. 30:14). 28:00 Family Dynamics. 30:00 Rape of Dinah and Shechemites killed. 33:10 Reuben and Bilhah. 36:00 Story of woman who held grudges. 38:45 Reflection on Jacob. 40:53 Judah's character arc. 44:00 Judah marries Canaanite woman. 47:43 Burn the prostitute! 48:00 Judah's character grows. 49:18 Judah goes to Egypt.

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