Proselytes

• Described Esther 8:17; Isa. 56:3
• REQUIRED
  • To give up all heathen practices Ezra 6:21
  • To give up all heathen associates Ruth 1:16, 2:11; Ps. 45:10; Lk. 14:26
  • To be circumcised Gen. 17:13; Ex. 12:48
  • To enter into covenant to serve the Lord Dt. 29:10-13; Neh. 10:28,29
  • To observe the law of Moses as Jews Ex. 12:49
• Unfaithfulness in, punished Ezek. 14:7
• From the Ammonites and Moabites restricted for ever from holding office in the congregation Dt. 23:3
• From the Egyptians and Edomites restricted to the third generation from holding office in the congregation Dt. 23:7,8
• Were entitled to all privileges Ex. 12:48; Isa. 56:3-7
• Went up to the feasts Acts 2:10, 8:27
• Pharisees, zealous in making Mt. 23:15
• Many, embraced the gospel Acts 6:5, 13:43
• Later called devout Greeks Jn. 12:20; Acts 17:4