Title: Who is Tamar?

**Trigger Warning**

This sermon discusses the sexual assault of David's only daughter, Tamar - what led to the tragedy & how it shaped the lives of everyone around her.

Scripture:

2 Samuel 13:12 NLT

[12] “No, my brother!” she cried. “Don’t be foolish! Don’t do this to me! Such wicked things aren’t done in Israel.

April theme: Shower & Flowers

Min Charles

Ezekiel 34:26 KJV

[26] And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

Pastor Russell

Hosea 6:3 AMP

[3] “So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him; let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the] Lord [to honor, heed, and deeply cherish Him]. His appearing is prepared and is as certain as the dawn, And He will come to us [in salvation] like the [heavy] rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth.”

Wrap Up - Min Ryan

Min Charles - Psalms 145:9

Psalms 145:9 NLT

[9] The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.

Gettis - Deuteronomy 32:2

Deuteronomy 32:2 NLT

[2] Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants.

Gettis - Isaiah 40:8

Isaiah 40:8 NLT

[8] The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Psalms 32:8-11 NLT

[8] The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. [9] Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.” [10] Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord. [11] So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!

Mark 9:23-24 NLT

[23] “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” [24] The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!”

SCRIPTURE:

1 Timothy 3:1-5 NLT

[1] This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” [2] So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach. [3] He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. [4] He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. [5] For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?

There are earthquakes & mountains in our lives, but God is ready to be our refuge & help us get over, around, or through tough times.

Are you ready to finally say yes to God's helping hand?

Scripture:

Psalms 46:1-2 NLT

[1] God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. [2] So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.

Scripture:

Hebrews 13:1-2 KJV

[1] Let brotherly love continue. [2] Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.