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Samaritian Conclusion

10. October 2008 by Bernice Davis.

Hello: 

Today, we will conclude our study on the Samaritans.  Let’s review. 

We started this study based on the fact that in Matthew the 10th chapter, Jesus called his disciples together and told them not to go in the way of the Gentiles or the Samaritans. 

As you read the New Testament, you are going to constantly come across this feeling of hatred between the Jews and Samaritans which is why we took a journey through the Old Testament to give you the origin of that conflict. 

We know that one of the major controversies between the two groups is the location of worship.   The Samaritans claim that

Mount Gerizim (the place where Abraham offered Isaac) was the original holy place from the time of Joshua conquering the land and the Jews claim that the site at

Jerusalem is the true place of worship.   The Samaritans also have made claims that they are direct descendents of Ephraim and Manasseh which they argue survived the Assyrian invasion of 722B.C. 

The Samaritans become a hindrance to the Jewish people and even instigated major attempts to stop Nehemiah’s rebuilding of the walls.   

Okay, Monday, we will return to Matthew 10th chapter and the study of the disciple’s mission.  Have a wonderful weekend.   

Stay encouraged!!!!!!!!

 

God Bless!!!!!!!!!!

 Don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.

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