Ge 38
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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.
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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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- 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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