Judah and Tamar

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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 The scapegoat used as the sin offering ± Le 16:9-10

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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. ± Pr 22:15, Template:Pr 23:13, Template: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. ± Isa 1:18
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