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{{bl| Genesis 38 as Luke would read it}}

Luke wrote Acts 12 in such a way as to hide a secret picture of Christ within. He used the historical facts as prophetic riddle pointing back to the cross. He did this to teach us how to read the Old Testament.

[[Ge 38|Genesis 38]] has been called the worst chapter of the Bible, but it contains a beautiful picture of the birth of Christ.

:Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) ([[Ge 38:14]])
:Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. ([[Heb 9:27]])

:Tamar was offered a goat by Judah. ([[Ge 38:17]])
:The angel told Mary “He will save his people from their sins.” ([[Mt 1:21]]) These words are used of the scapegoat.

:Tamar wanted an assurance that she would receive the goat, ([[Ge 38:17]])
:Mary asked for an assuring word of explanation. ([[Lk 1:34]])

:Tamar was given the staff or rod which represents the power of God in discipline. ([[Pr 22:15]], [[Pr 23:13]], [[Pr 29:15]])
:Mary was told the power of the Highest would overshadow her. ([[Lk 1:35]])

:Tamar was given the signet ring. ([[Ge 38:18]]) A signet ring declares the wearer to be a son.
:Mary was told that he would be called the Son of God. ([[Lk 1:35]])

:Tamar was given bracelets. ([[Ge 38:18]]) Bracelets cover an empty vessel to keep it clean.
:Mary was told that she was not unclean because although she was with child, it was by the Holy Ghost. ([[Lk 1:35]])

:They both were threatened.
:They both were honored when the real father was discovered.

:Tamar bore twins ([[Ge 38:27]])
:Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. ([[Joh 8:58]])

:The names of the twins mean ‘breaking forth’ and ‘rising sun’
:Jesus was called Dayspring.([[Lu 1:78]])

:The second son was born first ([[Ge 38:28-29]])
:Jesus is the second Adam ([[1Co 15:45-47]])

:And he knew her again no more ([[Gen 38:26]])
:Jesus was the only begotten son. ([[Joh 1:18]])
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