Judah and Tamar: Difference between revisions

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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.

:Tamar met Judah before Timnath (the appointment) {{bgw| Ge 38:14 }}

:Mary met God before the appointed time of Christ. {{bgw| Heb 9:27 }}

: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.

:Tamar wanted an assurance that she would receive the goat, {{bgw| Ge 38:17 }}

: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. {{bgw| Pr 22:15]], [[Pr 23:13]], [[Pr 29:15 }}

:Mary was told the power of the Highest would overshadow her. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }}

: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. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }}

: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. {{bgw| Lk 1:35 }}

:They both were threatened.

:They both were honored when the real father was discovered.

:Tamar bore twins {{bgw| Ge 38:27 }}

:Mary bore the dual-natured God-Man. {{bgw| Joh 8:58 }}

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

:Jesus was called Dayspring.{{bgw| Lu 1:78 }}

:The second son was born first {{bgw| Ge 38:28-29 }}

:Jesus is the second Adam {{bgw| 1Co 15:45-47 }}

:And he knew her again no more {{bgw| Gen 38:26 }}

:Jesus was the only begotten son. {{bgw| Joh 1:18 }}

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