Israel Rejects God as King

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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# 152 - Israel Rejects God - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Israel demands a king, longing to look like the nations around them—even if it means rejecting God’s reign. In this episode, Samuel pleads with the people, warning them of what’s to come, while God, in His mercy, allows their request. A powerful story of trust, rebellion, and the cost of choosing human strength over divine leadership.Episode 152 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 Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”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:(01:37) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:43) Israel Rejects God(15:52) 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	Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.
0:04.6	1 John 521.
0:07.7	Lord, you alone are worthy of our worship.
0:12.3	Yet our hearts so easily chase after lesser things.
0:17.9	We confess that we often place our desires, ambitions, and comforts above you.
0:25.6	Help us to tear down every idol that competes with our devotion.
0:31.6	When we're tempted to seek fulfillment and what the world offers,
0:36.6	draw us back to your all-satisfying presence. When we're tempted to seek fulfillment and what the world offers,
0:40.6	draw us back to your all-satisfying presence.
0:49.3	Purify our hearts, Lord, and teach us to love you with undivided loyalty.
0:55.0	Let nothing take the place that belongs only to you. May our lives reflect the truth that you are our greatest treasure.
1:04.0	And in you alone, we find true joy.
1:10.0	Amen. Thank you for praying. We find true joy.
1:12.3	Amen.
1:15.6	Thank you for praying with me today.
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