Excluded From the Assembly? (Deuteronomy 23:1-8)
Deuteronomy 23:1-8 states that some people are to be excluded from “the assembly of YHWH” for reasons beyond their control. How do we understand this difficult passage and reconcile it with other passages that clearly welcome these very people into the believing community of Israel?
This teaching was recorded for 119 Ministries.
About David Wilber
David is first and foremost a passionate follower of Yeshua the Messiah. He is also a writer, speaker, and teacher.
David’s heart is to minister to God’s people by helping them rediscover the validity and blessing of God’s Torah and help prepare them to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope within them (1 Peter 3:15)…
David Wilber is an author, Bible teacher, Messianic/Christian apologist, and joint CEO of Pronomian Publishing LLC. He has written several books, including his most recent work, "Remember the Sabbath: What the New Testament Says About Sabbath Observance for Christians." In addition to his books, David has written numerous theological articles for various publications and websites. David lives in Lake Wylie, SC, with his wife and two children. His articles and teachings can be found at DavidWilber.com.