156 Samuel’s Farewell

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 25 May 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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# 156 - Samuel's Farewell - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Samuel gives his final address to the people of Israel, reminding them of God’s faithfulness and warning them of the cost of turning away. As Saul steps into leadership, the prophet urges both king and people to walk in humility and obedience, trusting that only God can sustain the nation.Episode 156 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-upFor more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 121:8, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.Show Notes:(01:36) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:36) Samuel's Farewell(14:21) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	previously on the chosen people.
0:02.8	Look upon the one, the Lord has chosen!
0:07.0	The crowd erupted into a cacophony of praise.
0:11.1	Trumpets blared, and the voices of the people rose like a storm.
0:16.4	Long live the king, they shouted.
0:19.3	Long live King Saul.
0:21.6	Did you hear the messengers? Is Jabez truly under attack?
0:26.6	Nahash and his host have come. The elders of Jabesh sent messengers, but no one has answered.
0:34.6	People of Israel tremble in their homes.
0:38.3	Saul held Samuel's gaze.
0:40.3	What are you looking at me for? This seems to be the job of king.
0:45.3	Saul lifted his blade high and bellowed, his voice rolling across the forest and into the camp beyond.
0:52.3	Fight you mighty men of Israel!
0:55.0	Fight is one nation under God!
0:58.0	The Israelites surged forward, their battle cries splitting the quiet.
1:03.0	A cheer rose from the Israelite ranks, a deafening roar of triumph.
1:09.0	They had fought with the fury of God, and they had prevailed.
1:13.6	For now, Saul said nothing. He stood tall, letting the moment consume him. But deep within,
1:23.6	the seeds of pride had been planted, and Samuel, watching from the corner of his eye, saw them begin to take root.
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1:40.6	As a listener of the Chosen People podcast, you know the power of God's Word.
1:46.1	For Christians in more than 70 nations, access to the Bible is limited or even restricted.
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