The Golden Calf: Part 2

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 9 February 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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# 91 - The Golden Calf: Part 2 - In this episode of The Chosen People, after Moses receives the Law on Mount Sinai, he returns to find the Israelites in idolatry, worshiping a golden calf. In this gripping conclusion, Moses confronts the people’s rebellion, pleads for God’s mercy, and calls for a return to faithfulness—reminding us that even in our failures, God offers grace and restoration.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 91 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Exodus.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Malachi 3:7, "Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord Almighty."Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:04.4	Previously on the chosen people.
1:07.7	It's just Lord Moses hasn't come back yet. It's been over a month. It's just Lord Moses hasn't come back yet.
1:12.5	It's been over a month.
1:14.8	We're starting to wonder, what if it doesn't come back?
1:19.7	Make us a god, Lord Aaron.
1:22.4	The people need it.
1:24.4	Or they'll lose heart.
1:27.1	Maybe our God will put Moses's spirit inside it and it'll inspire the people
1:33.6	as Moses did. Go and spread the word to all who share your concerns. Bring me gold, a supply of gold.
1:44.1	With this gold I will do as you ask.
1:47.0	Take the gold rings from the ears of your wives, your sons, your daughters, and bring them to me.
1:53.0	What are you thinking, uncle?
1:56.0	Calm down there, they only want a symbol to guide them.
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