Jonathan: Son of Saul

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 26 May 2025

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# 157 - Jonathan: Son of Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Jonathan steps into battle with courage and faith, while his father Saul wavers under pressure, grasping for control in the face of fear. This episode explores how a leader’s choices shape not just their own legacy, but the hearts of the next generation.Episode 157 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 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth”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:(01:15) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:08) Jonathan: Son of Saul(11:45) 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.
0:03.0	The crowd erupted into a cacophony of praise.
0:07.0	Trumpets blared, and the voices of the people rose like a storm.
0:12.0	Long live the king, they shouted.
0:15.0	Long live King Saul.
0:18.0	Saul lifted his blade high and bellowed, his voice rolling across the forest and into the camp beyond.
0:24.6	Fight you mighty men of Israel! Fight as one nation under God!
0:29.6	The Lord has conquered kingdoms and toppled towers for you. Yet you whine for a king like a children.
0:41.3	When Nahash came, you did not call on the Lord to save you.
0:47.3	No, you asked for a man.
0:51.3	And here he is, the king you demanded. For the first time, a seed of bitterness took root in
1:01.4	Saul's heart. He wondered if Samuel had ever truly wanted him to be king, or if the old
1:08.1	prophet was secretly praying for his failure.
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