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Tamar and Ruth were among the very first Gentile women to trust God when His covenant people did not. Today, we read of one woman who shared her faith during the earthly ministry of Jesus.
Jesus encounters these woman right after the leaders of Israel oppose Him (Matt. 15:1–20). Just like Onan (Gen. 38:6–10), some of Abraham’s physical sons lacked committed, obedient trust in God’s promises. And just like Tamar and Ruth, it is a Gentile, a daughter of Israel’s ancient enemies no less, who has faith in the Christ.
