Jonathan: The Philistine Slayer

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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# 159 - Jonathan: The Philistine Slayer - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, we explore 1 Samuel 14 and the story of Jonathan’s surprise attack on a Philistine outpost. As fear paralyzes Israel’s army, Jonathan’s quiet faith and decisive action reveal how God can work through even the smallest steps of trust.Episode 159 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 Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”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:(01:18) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:17) Jonathan: The Philistine Slayer(20:59) 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 Lord has favored us, brothers.
0:06.0	They outnumber us two to one.
0:08.0	Good odds for God's chosen people.
0:11.0	The men chuckled.
0:13.0	Jonathan was not their king, but they followed him as if he were.
0:17.0	Not out of duty or fear, but out of trust.
0:30.2	Every hour that passes without Samuel's arrival is another hour the men spend whispering in fear.
0:36.4	And with every whisper, Saul felt control slipping from his grasp.
0:40.3	They're going to leave me. They're losing hope in God.
0:42.3	They're losing hope in me.
0:46.3	Saul needed the men to see him as holy.
0:49.3	The sacrifice burned, and the smoke rose high into the sky.
0:58.2	You have disregarded the command of the Lord your God!
1:02.2	Had you obeyed, your kingdom would have been established forever!
1:08.2	But now, now your kingdom shall not continue.
1:14.4	He may have lost God's favor, but he would not lose his throne.
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