Judah and Tamar

Judah and Tamar [∞]

▸ ± Ge 38 has been called the worst chapter of the Bible, but it contains a beautiful picture of the birth of Christ.

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Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) ▸ ± Ge 38:14

Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. ▸ ± Heb 9:27

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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.

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Tamar wanted an assurance that she would receive the goat, ▸ ± Ge 38:17

Mary asked for an assuring word of explanation. ▸ ± Lk 1:34

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Tamar was given the staff or rod which represents the power of God in discipline. {{bgw| Pr 22:15]], Pr 23:13, [[Pr 29:15 }}

Mary was told the power of the Highest would overshadow her. ▸ ± Lk 1:35

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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

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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

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They both were threatened.

They both were honored when the real father was discovered.

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Tamar bore twins ▸ ± Ge 38:27

Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. ▸ ± Joh 8:58

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The first son wore the scarlet thread.

Jesus bore our sins in his flesh.

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The names of the twins mean ‘breaking forth’ and ‘rising sun’

Jesus was called Dayspring.▸ ± Lu 1:78

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The second son was born first ▸ ± Ge 38:28-29

Jesus is the usurping second son ... the second Adam ▸ ± 1Co 15:45-47

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And he knew her again no more ▸ ± Gen 38:26

Jesus was the only begotten son. ▸ ± Joh 1:18