Judah and Tamar: A Story of Deception and Justice - Immerse Bible Reading Day 95

In today's Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience, we delve into the compelling story of Judah and Tamar from Genesis. Day 95 begins with Judah leaving home, settling in Adullam, and marrying a Canaanite woman, Shua's daughter. The narrative follows the birth of their three sons, Er, Onin, and Shelah. Judah arranges a marriage for Er to Tamar, but Er's wickedness leads to his death by the Lord. Judah instructs Onin to fulfill his familial duty with Tamar, but Onin's reluctance results in his own death. Tamar returns to her father's home and later disguises herself to conceive by Judah after he fails to arrange her marriage to Shelah. This encounter leads to her pregnancy, exposing Judah's hypocrisy and her ultimate vindication. The story concludes with Tamar giving birth to twins, Perez and Zerah. Join us as we explore themes of justice, morality, and divine retribution in this rich passage from Genesis.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:04 Judah's Family and Marriages
00:35 Judah's Sons and Their Fates
01:49 Tamar's Deception
03:44 Judah's Realization and Tamar's Twins
04:59 Conclusion and Farewell

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2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
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