The Chosen People

Jonathan: Son of Saul - In this episode of The Chosen People, Jonathan steps into battle with courage and faith, while his father Saul wavers under pressure, grasping for control in the face of fear. This episode explores how a leader’s choices shape not just their own legacy, but the hearts of the next generation.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 157 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 154 - Saul: The King - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel's first king is revealed—but not with triumph or celebration, rather with trembling and hesitation. In this pivotal episode, Saul is called out of hiding to wear the crown the people demanded, raising the haunting question: what happens when God gives us what we ask for, even when it's not what we need?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 154 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by James 4:6, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 159 - Jonathan: The Philistine Slayer - In this episode of The Chosen People, we explore 1 Samuel 14 and the story of Jonathan’s surprise attack on a Philistine outpost. As fear paralyzes Israel’s army, Jonathan’s quiet faith and decisive action reveal how God can work through even the smallest steps of trust.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 159 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#158 - Saul: The False Priest - In this episode of The Chosen People, 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 158 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua. Today'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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 156 - Samuel's Farewell - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samuel gives his final address to the people of Israel, reminding them of God’s faithfulness and warning them of the cost of turning away. As Saul steps into leadership, the prophet urges both king and people to walk in humility and obedience, trusting that only God can sustain the nation.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 156 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 121:8, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

155 - Saul: The Conqueror - In this episode of The Chosen People, Saul rises from obscurity to lead a fierce rescue—and prove himself as king. But even in victory, questions loom: is this the beginning of God’s deliverance, or the first crack in a crown forged by human desire?Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 155 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 153 - Saul: The Anointed - In this episode of The Chosen People, Saul sets out to find lost donkeys but instead stumbles into divine destiny. In this episode, the reluctant future king of Israel is anointed by Samuel, setting in motion a story of leadership, fear, and the fragile weight of being chosen. Through the ordinary, God begins something extraordinary.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 153 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 20:26, “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”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

# 152 - Israel Rejects God - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel demands a king, longing to look like the nations around them—even if it means rejecting God’s reign. In this episode, Samuel pleads with the people, warning them of what’s to come, while God, in His mercy, allows their request. A powerful story of trust, rebellion, and the cost of choosing human strength over divine leadership.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 152 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:5, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”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

# 151 - The Rise of Samuel - In this episode of The Chosen People, Samuel calls Israel to lay down their idols and return to the Lord with all their hearts. Witness how true repentance leads to divine deliverance, as the God who thunders becomes the defender of His people once more.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 151 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting."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

# 150 - The Revenge of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People, 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.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 150 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 149 - The Ark of the Covenant is Stolen - In this episode of The Chosen People, Israel suffers a devastating defeat as the Ark of the Covenant is taken by the Philistines and Eli’s family faces tragic consequences. The story reveals the danger of treating holy things as tools for personal gain, and reminds us that God’s presence cannot be manipulated.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 149 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 55:8, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 148 - The Call of Samuel - In this episode of The Chosen People, young Samuel hears God's voice for the first time while serving in the temple under Eli. As the Lord calls him in the quiet of night, Samuel begins his journey as a prophet to Israel.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 148 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God."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

# 147 - Eli's Worthless Sons - In this episode of The Chosen People, the sons of Eli defile the sacred role of priesthood, turning worship into selfish gain. But even in the darkness, a quiet servant named Samuel rises—faithful, pure, and chosen by God.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 147 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 146 - The Prayers of Hannah - In this episode of The Chosen People, we journey with Hannah as she pours out her soul to God in the silence of unanswered prayers. Her story reveals a God who not only hears, but remembers and responds with redemption that echoes through generations.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 146 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today'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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

# 145 - Ruth & Boaz Unite - In this episode of The Chosen People, we witness a quiet act of courage at the threshing floor that leads to a moment of redemption and lasting legacy. As Ruth and Boaz step forward in faith, their union becomes part of God’s greater plan to restore what was lost and bless generations to come.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 145 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Lamentations 3:24, “The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in him.”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

# 144 - Ruth Meets Boaz - In this episode of The Chosen People, Ruth begins gleaning in Bethlehem’s fields to provide for Naomi and meets Boaz, a kind landowner connected to her late husband’s family. Their encounter marks the beginning of God’s provision through Ruth’s loyalty and Boaz’s generosity.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 144 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”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

# 143 - Ruth's Loyalty - In this episode of The Chosen People, Naomi returns to Bethlehem grieving and bitter, but Ruth’s unshakable loyalty lights the first spark of redemption. This powerful chapter reveals how God begins His greatest work in our emptiness—turning sorrow into hope.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 143 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 34:18, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”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

# 142 - Naomi's Tragedy - In this episode of The Chosen People, Naomi and Elimelech face famine, displacement, and devastating loss as they flee Bethlehem for Moab. Amid sorrow and shattered hopes, Naomi’s quiet faith becomes the anchor for a future she cannot yet see.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 142 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 1 Peter 5:10, “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”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

# 141 - The War on Benjamin - In this episode of The Chosen People, the nation of Israel plunges into civil war, as justice unmoored from righteousness gives way to vengeance. The War of Benjamin reveals how far a people can fall when there is no king to lead them—and how even in ruin, God leaves room for repentance.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 141 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Jeremiah 17:9–10, “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”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

# 140 - The Levite's Horror - In this episode of The Chosen People, we confront one of the darkest chapters in Israel’s history—a tale of betrayal, violence, and heartbreaking silence. As a nation drifts from God’s ways, the value of human life is lost, and the cry for justice echoes into eternity.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 140 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Micah 6:8, “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”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