Overview
In the Old Testament, proselytes were non-Israelites who adopted the Jewish faith and were incorporated into God's covenant community. The Law of Moses provided specific regulations for their inclusion, including circumcision and participation in religious observances. By New Testament times, proselytes represented a significant group attracted to monotheism and God's Word.
Key Scriptures
"And many of the people of the land became Jews, for fear of the Jews had fallen on them." (Esther 8:17, ESV)
"Let not the foreigner who has bound himself to the Lord say, 'The Lord will surely separate me from his people'; and let not the eunuch say, 'Behold, I am a dry tree.'" (Isaiah 56:3, ESV)
"And when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his lodging; and he explained to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets." (Acts 18:23, NIV paraphrased; cf. Acts 17:4)
Application
Consider how the gospel welcomes all people regardless of background, and pray for opportunities to share Christ with those genuinely seeking truth.