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The Chosen People

Saul: The False Priest

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.7 • 574 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

# 158 - Saul: The False Priest - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, Saul faces growing pressure as Israel trembles before the Philistine army, and in a moment of fear and impatience, he performs a sacred duty meant only for the prophet Samuel. This episode explores how Saul’s decision to take control rather than trust in God’s timing marks a turning point in his leadership—and in Israel’s future.Episode 158 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.orgToday's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 27:14, "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."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:(01:55) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:45) Saul: The False Priest(15:21) 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

0:02.0

Well, I suppose it's settled then.

0:06.0

Love the king you've begged for.

0:09.0

He's here, he's grand, and...

0:12.0

Well, I'm sure nothing could possibly go wrong.

0:17.0

Saul held the breastplate before him, his fingers tracing the golden filigree.

0:22.6

The weight of it was immense, but it did not burden him.

0:26.6

It emboldened him.

0:28.6

Now there will be no mistaking who is king when I march into battle.

0:36.6

Take trumpets to every city!

0:40.3

Let all of Israel know that I have won this battle!

0:44.3

The Lord has conquered kingdoms and toppled towers for you.

0:52.3

Yet you whine for a king like a children.

0:56.0

When Nahash came,

0:58.0

you did not call on the Lord to save you.

1:01.0

No.

1:03.0

You asked for a man.

1:05.0

And here he is.

1:08.0

The king you demanded.

1:11.6

The Lord has given you what you wanted, but taking it, if you and your king obey him,

1:19.6

all will be well.

1:22.6

But if you rebel, if your hearts grow proud and arrogant, if you forget the Lord again, then

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