The Revenge of the Ark

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 15 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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# 150 - The Revenge of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, the Ark of the Covenant is captured by the Philistines, they quickly discover that God’s holiness cannot be contained or controlled. In this episode, witness how Yahweh defends His own name, topples idols, and turns judgment into a call for reverence and return.Episode 150 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 Exodus 15:11, “Who among the gods is like you, Lord? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?”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:(01:19) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:16) The Revenge of the Ark(19:27) 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 Israelite soldiers' eyes darted across to the opposing hilltop.
0:08.0	Despite the cover of night, the mere sound was a reminder of the Philistine's sprawling camp, exuberant with confidence.
0:16.0	We can't just sit here in the wake of defeat.
0:20.0	It's madness for us to simply wait for the Philistines to take us out completely.
0:25.5	And what do you suppose we do?
0:27.6	I say we bring back the ark of the covenant here.
0:30.7	If the Lord is with us in battle, the Philistines will undoubtedly fall like grass before the sight.
0:37.0	But in their fervor, they had failed to reflect on the true nature of their defeat.
0:42.4	God's presence hadn't left Israel.
0:45.3	It was their hearts that had drifted far from the Lord as a fleet of ships lost to the raging seas.
0:52.5	As the Philistines neared the Ark, panic ripped through the Israelite ranks like wildfire.
0:59.0	The Philistines now surrounded the Ark completely.
1:02.0	Hoffney and Phinehas turned to flee, but were quickly trampled by the fleeing soldiers.
1:08.0	The Ark of God has been captured and all glory has departed.
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