The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 271: Israel's Foreign Wives (2022)

Sep 28, 2022
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INSIGHT

Intermarriage Threatens Covenant

  • Intermarriage in Israel was an ideological issue, not racial, threatening the covenant with God.
  • Ezra's grief showed the deep impact of faithlessness on Israel's unity and spiritual health.
ADVICE

Evaluate Intermarriages Individually

  • Address intermarriage with a case-by-case examination, not blanket separation.
  • Consider if families are truly brought into the covenant before deciding on separation.
ANECDOTE

Ruth's Conversion Example

  • The story of Ruth the Moabite shows conversion is possible, enriching Israel's faith lineage.
  • Ruth became King David's great-grandmother, demonstrating God's mercy and inclusivity.
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