The Scourge of Amalek

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 2 February 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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# 86 - The Scourge of Amalek - In this episode of The Chosen People, when the Amalekites attack, Israel faces its first great battle—but victory does not come from swords alone. This episode reveals the power of faith, intercession, and unwavering trust in God’s strength to overcome even the fiercest enemies.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 86 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Exodus.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Exodus 15:2, "The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation."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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0:58.1	VOM.org slash chosen Bible now. Previously on the chosen people. How can we trust what we cannot see?
1:12.6	Where is our God? We could see the gods of Egypt.
1:14.6	We had statues, temples, and monuments.
1:18.6	Is the Lord a nomad?
1:21.6	Does he come and go like Moses?
1:24.6	Moses turned to the elders and stretched out his arms.
1:28.9	His staff was in his right hand.
1:31.3	His knuckles were white around its shaft, steady and ready to strike.
1:36.7	Is the Lord among us or not?
1:39.0	No answer from the men, just a confused silence.
1:43.4	Is the Lord among us or not?
1:46.2	Again, the elders shrugged, unsure of how to answer.
1:50.3	I ask you again, is the Lord among us or not?
1:55.1	Moses gripped his staff with both hands, widened his stance, shifted his hips, and swung it at the stone.
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