Othniel: The Lord’s Man

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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# 124 - Othniel: The Lord's Man - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Israel begins their conquest of Canaan, but instead of wholehearted obedience, they settle for compromise. As courage gives way to convenience, God’s people face the painful consequences of partial devotion—and a divine warning that will shape their future.Episode 124 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 28:7, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.”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:(01:31) Intro with Yael Eckstein(03:12) Othniel: The Lord's Man(30:11) 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.
0:03.7	Caleb marched with his men.
0:05.9	Although his bones were weary and his arm could no longer swing with fervor,
0:10.4	he still led his people well.
0:12.6	He was a master tactician, having learned every trick of the trade from Joshua.
0:18.0	Men of Judah, remember the promise.
0:21.6	Together!
0:22.6	Forward!
0:24.6	Rock, Hazak Amats!
0:28.6	Caleb charged, but his stride was abruptly cut off by another.
0:34.6	A youth named Othniel, son of Caleb's brother, Kienas.
0:38.7	Quickly, men! To Othneill's aid!
0:42.4	The lion of Judah had roared, and none could stand before it.
0:47.4	But not every tribe was a lion.
0:50.2	Manasseh, Ephraim, and Zebulun grew tired.
0:54.2	Their swords dulled and their spirits dulled faster.
0:58.2	The Canaanites were cunning.
1:00.2	They offered gifts, daughters in marriage, and alliances whispered in the night.
1:05.8	The men of Israel took them.
1:07.8	They had forsaken the promises made before Joshua. You have done this to yourselves.
1:14.8	I gave you the land. I made you a people. But you made covenants with my enemies. You lay with them.
1:22.8	Now there shall be thorns in your side.
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