Scripture:
Matthew 1:17
Thus, there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.
Genesis 38:1
Judah and Tamar: At that time, Judah left his brothers and went down to stay with a man of Adullam named Hirah.
Judah:
One of the 12 sons of Jacob
Shua: First wife of Judah
Er: First son of Judah
Onan: Second son of Judah
Shelah: Third son of Judah
Tamar:
Er’s wife
Then Onan’s wife
Then should have been Shelah’s wife
Dressed as a prostitute
Mentioned in the line of Jesus
2 Corinthians 6:2
For He says, “At the acceptable time I listened to you, and on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation”
1. God has a promise (Plan)
2. Is working that promise in a broken world (Plan)
3. And inviting you into that promise (Plan)
Rest
Be Grateful
Enjoy Jesus in the season
Show up where Jesus is…
Give from bounty…
Sacrifice from love trusting Jesus to keep his promises
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