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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. | ||
:Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) | :Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) {{bgw| Ge 38:14 }} | ||
:Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. | :Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. {{bgw| Heb 9:27 }} | ||
:Tamar was offered a goat by Judah. | :Tamar was offered a goat by Judah. {{bgw| Ge 38:17 }} | ||
:The angel told Mary “He will save his people from their sins.” | :The angel told Mary “He will save his people from their sins.” {{bgw| Mt 1:21 }} These words are used of the scapegoat. | ||
:Tamar wanted an assurance that she would receive the goat, | :Tamar wanted an assurance that she would receive the goat, {{bgw| Ge 38:17 }} | ||
:Mary asked for an assuring word of explanation. | :Mary asked for an assuring word of explanation. {{bgw| Lk 1:34 }} | ||
:Tamar was given the staff or rod which represents the power of God in discipline. | :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. | :Mary was told the power of the Highest would overshadow her. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }} | ||
:Tamar was given the signet ring. | :Tamar was given the signet ring. {{bgw| 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. | :Mary was told that he would be called the Son of God. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }} | ||
:Tamar was given bracelets. | :Tamar was given bracelets. {{bgw| 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. | :Mary was told that she was not unclean because although she was with child, it was by the Holy Ghost. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }} | ||
:They both were threatened. | :They both were threatened. | ||
:They both were honored when the real father was discovered. | :They both were honored when the real father was discovered. | ||
:Tamar bore twins | :Tamar bore twins {{bgw| Ge 38:27 }} | ||
:Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. | :Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. {{bgw| Joh 8:58 }} | ||
:The names of the twins mean ‘breaking forth’ and ‘rising sun’ | :The names of the twins mean ‘breaking forth’ and ‘rising sun’ | ||
:Jesus was called Dayspring. | :Jesus was called Dayspring.{{bgw| Lu 1:78 }} | ||
:The second son was born first | :The second son was born first {{bgw| Ge 38:28-29 }} | ||
:Jesus is the second Adam | :Jesus is the second Adam {{bgw| 1Co 15:45-47 }} | ||
:And he knew her again no more | :And he knew her again no more {{bgw| Gen 38:26 }} | ||
:Jesus was the only begotten son. | :Jesus was the only begotten son. {{bgw| Joh 1:18 }} | ||
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Revision as of 10:15, 11 January 2024
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▸ ± Ge 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. {{bgw| 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.
- 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
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