Reading from Genesis 38:1-30 (NLT) ~ Judah and Tamar~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. God not wanting Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob to marry one of the local Canaanite women, but Judah does marry one. Perez, Tamar, and Judah being referenced in the book of Ruth. Tamar showing Judah something about himself. This interlude showing God’s inclusion of all people in His plan.