Exegesis Sermon Outline
1. Introduction: Paint the imagery of the intimacy of childbirth and how that reflects the heart of the Father and what He feels for us.
a. Hosea 6:6, “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
i. God desires to know us and that entails intimacy.
b. Isaiah 62:5, “For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.”
i. The Lord is our long-lost bridegroom waiting to be reunited with his bride, us.
c. Lead into how God’s intention can be corrupted by Satan.
i. Give examples; marriage and divorce, love and hate, childbirth and abortion.
d. Satan tactically corrupts …show more content…
Tamar, violated, shamed, abandoned, overpowered and manipulated was made to be silenced by her family.
a. “The rape of Tamar evolves into the deaths of twenty thousand (2 Samuel 18:7). The kingdom of David becomes ravaged by war, a foreshadowing of Jerusalem’s invasion, exile, and desolation. Jerusalem, like Tamar, is described as a virgin daughter of Judah, naked, hated, and desolate. Both cry out in devastation and grief. Both receive honor and restoration (Brouer).”
9. Conclusion: Corruption of intimacy does not always come in the form of sexual abuse. Corruption of intimacy mutates into anything that leaves a person desolate. It could be a relationship, a friendship, or even a parent. It is any plight that deprives a person of faith and implants fear. This corruption is not hastily seen, covered by walls usually encompassing trepidation, violation, self-preservation, manipulation, abandonment, and shame. It may take years to unbosom it, but be faithful.
a. “Both Tamar and wisdom call out, raise their voice, and speak what is right and true. Both fear the Lord and hate evil, pride, and perverse speech. Both stretch out their hands, offering health, nourishment, and life. Both possess sound judgment, understanding, and power. Both offer advice and
1. Introduction: Paint the imagery of the intimacy of childbirth and how that reflects the heart of the Father and what He feels for us.
a. Hosea 6:6, “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
i. God desires to know us and that entails intimacy.
b. Isaiah 62:5, “For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.”
i. The Lord is our long-lost bridegroom waiting to be reunited with his bride, us.
c. Lead into how God’s intention can be corrupted by Satan.
i. Give examples; marriage and divorce, love and hate, childbirth and abortion.
d. Satan tactically corrupts …show more content…
Tamar, violated, shamed, abandoned, overpowered and manipulated was made to be silenced by her family.
a. “The rape of Tamar evolves into the deaths of twenty thousand (2 Samuel 18:7). The kingdom of David becomes ravaged by war, a foreshadowing of Jerusalem’s invasion, exile, and desolation. Jerusalem, like Tamar, is described as a virgin daughter of Judah, naked, hated, and desolate. Both cry out in devastation and grief. Both receive honor and restoration (Brouer).”
9. Conclusion: Corruption of intimacy does not always come in the form of sexual abuse. Corruption of intimacy mutates into anything that leaves a person desolate. It could be a relationship, a friendship, or even a parent. It is any plight that deprives a person of faith and implants fear. This corruption is not hastily seen, covered by walls usually encompassing trepidation, violation, self-preservation, manipulation, abandonment, and shame. It may take years to unbosom it, but be faithful.
a. “Both Tamar and wisdom call out, raise their voice, and speak what is right and true. Both fear the Lord and hate evil, pride, and perverse speech. Both stretch out their hands, offering health, nourishment, and life. Both possess sound judgment, understanding, and power. Both offer advice and