This sermon explores the scandalous story of Tamar and Judah from Genesis, revealing that amidst scandalous sin, we find the necessity of scandalous grace. It emphasizes that Tamar, a Gentile, being one of the few non-Jews mentioned in Jesus' lineage, is a profound testament that grace is universal, transcending the divides of culture, race, and sin. The sermon invites listeners to accept, experience, and live in the transformative power of God's scandalous grace, encouraging them to journey beyond the surface into the depths of the hidden heroes in Christ's lineage.