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{{bgw| Ge 38}} has been called the worst chapter of the Bible, but it contains a beautiful picture of the birth of Christ. | {{bgw| 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) {{bgw| Ge 38:14 }} | :Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) {{bgw| Ge 38:14 }} | ||
:Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. {{bgw| Heb 9:27 }} | :Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. {{bgw| Heb 9:27 }} | ||
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:Tamar was offered a goat by Judah. {{bgw| Ge 38:17 }} | :Tamar was offered a goat by Judah. {{bgw| Ge 38:17 }} | ||
:The angel told Mary “He will save his people from their sins.” {{bgw| Mt 1:21 }} These words are used of the scapegoat. | :The angel told Mary “He will save his people from their sins.” {{bgw| Mt 1:21 }} These words are used of the scapegoat. | ||
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:Tamar bore twins {{bgw| Ge 38:27 }} | :Tamar bore twins {{bgw| Ge 38:27 }} | ||
:Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. {{bgw| Joh 8:58 }} | :Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. {{bgw| 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’ | :The names of the twins mean ‘breaking forth’ and ‘rising sun’ | ||
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:The second son was born first {{bgw| Ge 38:28-29 }} | :The second son was born first {{bgw| Ge 38:28-29 }} | ||
:Jesus is the second Adam {{bgw| 1Co 15:45-47 }} | :Jesus is the usurping second son ... the second Adam {{bgw| 1Co 15:45-47 }} | ||
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:And he knew her again no more {{bgw| Gen 38:26 }} | :And he knew her again no more {{bgw| Gen 38:26 }} | ||
:Jesus was the only begotten son. {{bgw| Joh 1:18 }} | :Jesus was the only begotten son. {{bgw| Joh 1:18 }} | ||