The 38 Chapter of Genesis is a story of deception, human failings, and how God can still work through very flawed people. Judah, Jacob’s forth son, had three sons of his own. His first son, Er, married Tamar but died before they had children. Onan, Judah’s second son then had the responsibility for continuing his decreased brother’s lineage…but also died for refusing to uphold the law & custom of kinsman redeemer. Judah then promised his youngest son, Shelah, to Tamar when he was grown…but in all reality didn’t intend to do so in fear he’d lose Shelah also. After a long time, Tamar decided to take matters into her own hands in a desperate attempt to secure her rights. She disguised herself as a harlot, playing on Judah’s vices and bore him twin sons. When Judah was confronted with his failure to follow through on his promise, lack of integrity, and immorality, he finally was forced to acknowledge his wrongdoing. Thus, despite human failings on both sides – Tamar, for not allowing God to work on her behalf, and Judah, for his blatant dishonesty – the Messianic line was still preserved with the birth of Perez.
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