About this episode
# 154 - Saul: The King - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein, 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? Episode 154 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-up For more information about Yael Eckstein and IFCJ visit https://www.ifcj.org/ 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. Show Notes: (01:17) Intro with Yael Eckstein (02:10) Saul: The King (14:10) Reflection with Yael Eckstein See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.