About this episode
This episode reveals the complexities of Saul, Israel's first king, and the implications of receiving what one asks for from God.
# 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
People in this episode
Host: Pray.com
Topics covered
- Israel's first king
- God's will
- humility
- prayer
- Bible stories
Keywords
- Saul
- king
- Israel
- God
- humility
- prayer
- Book of Joshua
- Bible stories
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Chosen People, Book of Joshua
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