# 192 - David & The Broken Prince - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, King David remembers his covenant with Jonathan, he seeks out Jonathan’s forgotten, crippled son to show him unexpected mercy. This episode tells the tender story of Mephibosheth—a broken prince lifted from obscurity to eat at the king’s table as family.Episode 192 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 Psalm 119:83, “Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.”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:(01:34) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:30) David & The Broken Prince(25:50) Reflection with Yael EcksteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Return of The Ark
# 190 - Return of the Ark - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David sets out to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, but joy turns to tragedy when worship without reverence proves deadly. Join us as he learns the hard lesson that God’s presence can’t be carried on our terms—and finds the courage to return with humility, obedience, and true worship.Episode 190 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 Psalm 5:4-5, “You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.”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:(01:58) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:48) Return of the Ark(27:58) Reflection with Yael EcksteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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David Takes Jerusalem
# 189 - David Takes Jerusalem - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, David faces the fortress that mocked generations before him, proving true kings don’t storm walls but humble themselves to find hidden ways in. Join us as he claims Jerusalem not with spectacle, but with courage, faith, and the promise of redemption.Episode 189 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 2 Corinthians 10:4, “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” 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:(02:13) Intro with Yael Eckstein(03:16) David Takes Jerusalem(16:20) Reflection with Yael EcksteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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David: King of Israel
# 188 - David: King of Israel - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, as the last obstacle to the throne falls in blood, David faces the test of power with fierce integrity. Join us as he rejects the crown won by treachery and accepts the burden of true kingship with humility and justice.Episode 188 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 Isaiah 5:20, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”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:(01:37) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:26) David: King of Israel(18:39) Reflection with Yael EcksteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Blood of Abner
# 187 - The Blood of Abner - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, as fragile truces crumble, Joab’s thirst for vengeance shatters Israel’s hope for peace. Join us as we witness betrayal, grief, and the high cost of justice when mercy is silenced by the sword.Episode 187 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 Genesis 49:24, “His hands are firm like rods of bronze; from the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, from there is the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel.”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:(02:02) Intro with Yael Eckstein(02:59) The Blood of Abner(27:18) Reflection with Yael EcksteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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