Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture

Published Nov 5, 2024, 10:00 AM

# 23 - Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture - In this episode of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein we recount the familiar yet painful story of Abraham's deception, where he presents Sarah as his sister to King Abimelech, repeating the same mistake made in Egypt. The episode highlights themes of fear, faith, and divine intervention as God protects Sarah despite Abraham's failure. Through Abimelech's dream, God's sovereignty ensures that Sarah is returned unharmed, while Abraham's faith is restored, demonstrating God's faithfulness even in the face of human frailty and failure. This episode reflects on redemption and the hope found in God's unrelenting grace.

Episode 23 of The Chosen People with Yael Eckstein is inspired by the Book of Genesis.

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Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 27:22, “Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”

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Show Notes:

(02:04) Intro with Yael Eckstein

(04:12) Abraham's Lie & Sarah's Capture

(29:32) Reflection with Yael Eckstein

Previously on the chosen people.

You've drawn the attention of Pharaoh's officials, and because of that, we should be prepared to tell them you're my sister, not my wife. This is for your protection as well as my own. If you've drawn the eye of a prominent Egyptian as your brother, my life would be spared.

Abram, you would tell a half truth and deny me the protection of my husband. Lie to spare yourself and ship me off to an Egyptian warlord.

Abram winced, his resolution, wavered in her directness. In its wake came guilt, and he was ashamed to admit it.

I have never been able to conceive, and in the ten years since we heard this promise, that hasn't changed. I would have you achieved this promise another way. I would present my maid to you so that you could conceive a child with her.

And so Hagar did as her lady instructed. That very night she was escorted to her lord's tend.

You have given your husband to me, and I have done what you could not. Why should my station not be elevated. Who is to say that Abram will not decide between us?

You are nothing, You are nothing.

You are nothing, Master Abram, Congratulations, Hagar.

Has borne your son.

Hagar has asked me to relay the message that the boy's name will be Ishmael.

Abram turned his face away from Serah. He feared what would happen if he continued. Abram couldn't bring himself to fully admit what had happened in Egypt, certainly not to Serah. Perhaps some day, but the failure still haunted him deeply.

In the land of Abimelech, Abraham's old deceit resurfaces. Can you find redemption in the cycle of his own making? Shallo, my friends from here in the holy Land of Israel, and welcome again to the Chosen People. I'm ya l Exstein with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Each day we'll hear a dramatic story inspired by the Bible, stories filled with timeless lessons of faith and love and the meaning of life. Through Israel's story, we'll find this truth that we are all chosen for something great. Remember to take a moment and follow this podcast. That way, you never have to miss an episode. It also helps us to get discovered by more people, to inspire them. In the busy and crowded world of podcasts, Every little bit matters. So now let's begin. Why do we repeat our mistakes? Why is it when we find ourselves at the same crossroads do we so often choose the same wrong path. In Genesis twenty we see Abraham, our patriarch, the father of faith, standing at such a crossroad. Again. Here we find Abraham in a foreign land, fearing for his life, resorting to a lie that he has told before. He tells Abimelech the king, that Sarah's his sister, not his wife, a lie that echoes a previous chapter in Abraham's life, a mistake that Abraham has made before. Do you remember back in Egypt when he feared Pharaoh more than he trusted God? And so we have to ask, why do we, just like Abraham, repeat our mistakes? And can we, like Abraham, find redemption even in our faltering steps? Or are we doomed to walk in the shadows of our own making, forever repeating the past?

You really got to meet a king.

I did.

Did you see how big his army was?

Oh?

Yes, they were very impressive. I even met their commander. They call him fight coll These Philistines are an impressive people.

I wish I had an army. Someday I'll be a great warrior.

I would never doubt anything you set your mind to, my son, you are fiery and determined. I pity any enemy foolish enough to challenge you. But what orange you asking me about my meeting with King of Bimelech. I didn't go into Gerard to survey their army, right.

Don't seem to be hostile towards us, so they will let us stay here? Will they let us access the water in the valley for our flocks?

Yes, and that's what's important. I'm glad to see your thinking like a clan leader. Our flocks are our most precious resource. They're the source of our wealth. If they die, we die. That's why it's important that we have good relations with these other nations. I know you're taken with the idea of a large army and knowing how to defend yourself can be prudent, but using diplomacy makes you wise. Fight if you have to, but form friendships when you.

Can, like you did with the Amorites back in Hebron Exactly, even if they're different than us and they don't follow our God.

Sometimes the friends you make won't see eye to eye with you, but you try for peace before you go to war.

So is a bim like our friend. Now, since you went to talk with.

Him, we shall see, but keep your guard up. As you said, these people do not follow our god. There are savvy merchants here, having controlled this trade route for so long, but I fear they are also the kind of men who may take what they want. I see, I will be careful.

Father Abraham smiled at Ishmael as he ran off toward his mother's tent. At thirteen, he was almost a man. He absorbed all that Abraham taught him, and was proving to be as clever as he was, competent and well on his way to becoming a warrior. He had seen how his training was coming along. Ishmael would make a fine clan leader and a formidable foe. One day, frowning at the young man flying past her, his wife Sarah approached him.

You've returned. How was the meeting? What did a bimelech say? Does he pose any threat to us?

He will let her stay, but I still fear will need to be cautious in this territory of his. I do not trust the people. I saw many troubling things in the city. These people may not be as far gone as Sodom or the other cities on the plain, but they could prove treacherous.

Hum We'll have to bear that in mind. It's a relief to find well watered lands to settle. I fear the famine will keep Hebron in its grip for some time.

I agree.

Abraham was glad that his wife had come to meet him to discuss the meeting. It was best that this conversation took place away from the others. He knew Sarah would better receive what he would ask of her away from an audience of spying eyes and listening ears. Abraham had hoped that the people's ways in the city would differ from those they had encountered, but his optimism waned when he saw their temples to false gods, brothels, polygamy, packed taverns, and general wanton and unruly lawlessness. He had hoped it would not be so, but Gheira was the sort of place he feared his marriage would not be respected.

Sarah, yes, Abram.

About what I saw in the city.

What did you see?

It's not so much what I saw as what I believe we need to do to keep ourselves safe. No one here fears the God most High, and they live according to their whims. The Philistines are not at war with us, but I fear they will still take what they want. We're staying in their lands and at their mercy. We've amassed a great fortune. And though we are not a military threat to the Philistines, our agreement is tenuous and they may seek to in other ways.

What are you saying, Sarah, I'm afraid.

I see too many similarities in these people to the ones we've dealt with in the past. I'm terrified for my life. As the heads of our people, we will be a target. I fear that they will use you against me, or take you from me, or worse.

We've survived this threat before, Abraham.

I know we have I hope we do so again. I would call upon your loyalty as my wife again. I would have you tell everyone that you are my sister. Please do this for me. Please go along with this so I can rest easily, So you can.

Rest easily, even if it means I rest in fear for my life and dignity. Though your God saved us in Egypt.

I hadn't cut the covenant with our God yet at that point I must uphold my end of the agreement and mitigate any risk. There's so much more at stake now. What would happen to all of you if I were to be killed for political gain over our people?

And what if they were to come for me and make me a part of the king's harem? What if your promise then? Don't forget promises have been made to me too.

I'll think of something if it comes to that. We have to trust that the God Almighty will protect the promise he's made to us. But I don't see any reason for us to be reckless. I think it would be safer if the Philistines didn't think they had anything to steal from me.

I see, your mind is made up. I will do what you ask.

Abraham breathed a sigh of relief and rest at easier knowing the woman he loved would not be used against him. In his experience, evil men were far more tempted into evil deeds when tempted by something they could not have. Abraham circulated that Sarah was merely his sister, not his wife, and days went by without incident, until one morning the king Abi Malek rode out to visit Abraham at their camp. His procession of guards and advisers walked alongside his donkey, and all of Abraham's people bowed before him as he made his way to Abraham's tent in the heart of their caravan.

May I present the king a Bimlek of Gara.

Your majesty be welcomed in my home.

You may rise, my Lord Abraham, how goes your work of settling into this lamp?

Very well?

Your highness, You are very generous for coming here in person to inquire.

Abraham could not help but notice the bite creeping into his turn. Abi Malek did not need to come here to see how Abraham was. Certainly, in person, he could have sent envoys or spies to assess Abraham's people and belongings. Abraham knew posturing when he saw it, he was too old to have the patience for it. As these thoughts flashed through Abraham's mind, he saw the crafty ruler eyeing the people of Abraham's household behind him. Undoubtedly he had already taken inventory of his armed men and the number of servants Ishmael was beside Abraham, raising his chin and drawing his shoulder back in opposition. He was far from his final height, but Abraham's chest swelled with pride at how his son presented himself before this abe Malek. The king's gaze then swept over to his wife, Sarah. She darted her eyes to the ground, but Abraham could see that her staggering beauty had already been marked in the abe Malek's eyes.

Indeed, you will find me very involved in the day to day operations of my land. Garar's wealth was not built overnight, and I take pains to ensure it's stewarded.

Well, of course, I understand, your highness. That's very admirable.

Abraham, Tell me who is this lovely woman of your household? Surely she must be.

Your wife Herbie Malek appeared to be all flattery and praise, but Abraham observed a calculation in his gaze. Tinged with desire, Abraham felt sick to his stomach. All that he feared would happen was unfolding before him.

Now, oh no, no, she's my Sarah, is blk I present Sarah, my sister.

Well, that is very fortunate you will add her to my hospitable terms for allowing you to camp here. That shall be more than enough to cover the bride price. She has advanced in years, but exceedingly beautiful. You would not get a more favorable offer for her hand. And I think she would make a fine addition to my harem of wives, don't you think?

Abi Malek turned to his men and chuckled. They all laughed with the sinister and foreboding enthusiasm. Abraham winced as the full effect of the king's words smacked him in the face. He saw Sarah's eyes widen with horror, though her head was still declined. He then saw her jaw lock and anger falled on her face. Abraham could not imagine the fury she would unkload on him later. He would need to figure out how to escape this mess. First, he realized that Abbim Malek was waiting for his reply, and he found the words tumbling out of his mouth to make up for the awkward hesitation.

But what's a generous offer? But what if she were promised for another man?

Is she isn't?

Aw? I can see you are a wise man, Abraham. I am eager to see where this new friendship of ours takes us. Come now, Sarah, you'll come back with me. Now my man can wait for your things to be gathered and packed. They will bring your belongings to the.

Palace without any further ceremony or pleasantries. Abeam elected exactly as he said. Sarah was ushered to his side, saddled and made to trot alongside his donkey back into the city, and Abraham was forced to watch as his wife was taken away from his care for a second time. His blood boiled with anger, not against Abemelek, but against himself. Mear hours later, Sarah was stiffly introduced to Abemelek's other wives and shown her new quarters by the head servant. She could throtle Abraham for this turn of events. Did he not learn? What did he think was going to happen? She bit back her anger. However, when she considered the alternative, her fate would have remained the same, but Abraham would be lying dead before their camp. It was clear that no one denied this King Abima like anything, and who knew what would have happened to Elieza and the others. That evening, when she settled to sleep, she heard a sudden sob in the hallway outside her door.

Macall, what's happened? What's wrong?

I don't know.

I was just with them midwife earlier today and everything seems fine.

But now he's gone.

The baby's gone.

Oh no, Macca, I'm so sorry, but you know sometimes these things happen.

Oh I've lost babes before. This was different.

How do you mean?

Yes, this was the work of the gods. There was no blood, no pain, the babies just.

Cool walk by the might of Dargan. He's taken the babe from your very wound.

What did I do to Vinger Dagon? I brought him an offering every evening and preating him every morning. I was just at his double this morning. How could I have angered him?

Sarah sat up in her bed. This event felt suspiciously similar to what had happened the last time she was taken. She knew this was not Dagan's work. Sarah had come to realize that these Canaanite gods had very little actual power, if any at all. She knew there was only one god capable of such a thing. Sarah trembled as she attempted to go to sleep. Despite her fear, a glimmer of hope rang out in her heart. Perhaps the God most High was preparing her rescue even now. Abi Malek had just sent one of his concubines from his chambers and was settling into a satisfied slumber. Sleep pulled him under quickly, so he was deaf to the sudden stillness of the night. The breeze softly blowing the gauzy fabric around the windows halted as if someone had turned a great faucet, and the nighttime noises fell silent. Abimelech didn't notice any of that, but he did dream. The dark, warm night draped over Abimlek like a thick blanket. He was held down by its weight, then paralyzed. Her boom voice shouted from the darkened abyss. The voice surrounded him in his dream, and he felt something he hadn't felt in a very long time.

Fear. Behold, a Bimelec, you are a dead man?

Is this a god? What do you mean?

You have done a terrible thing and you will die because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is another man's wife.

Am I to be killed because the woman I have taken belongs to another? I? Am innocent of what you accuse me of. Did Abraham himself not say to me she is my sister? And did the woman not confirm his words? You are clearly a powerful and angry god. But would you truly destroy me if I was innocent? And if you kill me, my nation would be thrown into chaos. Would you really do such a thing due to a misunderstanding, a deception that I am a victim of. By the way, I swear to you, my hands are clean. I did not know, and I have not even taken her to bed. Yet I left her alone. My conscience is clear, and surely nothing taken place that could not be righted.

You speak to truth. It was I who kept you from taking her to your bed this night. Though you sated your lust with another on the accusation of adultery, your conscience is clear. I have prevented you from sinning against me in this manner. Your devotion to your nation does you credit, and the land is thriving despite famine elsewhere. I will tell you something more, and listen carefully, Bemelech. My hand is on this man Abraham. The nations who bless him will be blessed in return. But the nations who curse him will be cursed. I will now give you a choice. If you return Abraham's wife, he will pray for you and you will live. He is a prophet and he speaks with my voice. Or you can choose not to return Abraham's wife, and not only will you die, but your entire household will end with you. You will see that I have already set that in motion. But remember, if Abraham has my prophet prays for you, it will be reversed. The choice is yours.

Adn let work with a start. His body was covered in a cold sweat, and he rubbed his eyes furiously. It was a dream, only a dream, but it was so real He would need to consult his oracles and advises immediately. One thing was for certain. The God had made his options very clear, but he wasn't sure what this God had already set in motion. Whatever could them mean? He felt fine, a little shaken, but overall in good health. He didn't seem to be in immediate danger of keeling over and dying. By now, it was the early morning, and despite the household mostly being asleep, Abe Male called his servants and advisers to report to him. Immediately, he told them of the dream he had and demanded that they interpret it.

Your majesty, I fear that what you've experienced maybe more than a.

Dream, your meaning.

There have been strange reports from the women of your household. We don't know how this is possible, but it seems that those who are pregnant are no longer pregnant. They have miscarried. No, it's as if their wombs have been closed or emptied. The babies Nordy to be found swollen bellies suddenly flat.

How could that be?

What are the priests?

Have you consulted the oracles.

We have, my King, They are confounded. They have no answers, but some of them are concerned that this is a harbinger. Perhaps all the women are no longer fertile, Your majesty. It pains me to say this, but it appears that Dagan has abandoned us.

Abimelek was stunned at this assessment, but then Abi Malek suddenly realized if his wives and relatives were no longer able to carry children, his line would end. The god in the dream spoke true, this would be the death of him. Abraham had not slept to win as he was tormented by how to rescue Sarah. He eventually gave up and paced back and forth until dawn. Still nothing came to him that would not provoke open war. The sun was just starting to climb in the sky when an out of breath messenger from Abi Malek arrived and demanded that Abraham come with him immediately. He didn't know what to think when he was hauled before Abemlec in his receiving hall. Sarah stood bewildered at his side, and seeing that whatever was about to happen was a mystery to her as well, he was apprehensive, but resolved to play the hand that was delt to him. He waited for a bee malech to.

Speak, Abraham, what have I done to you for you to deceive me? Sarah is not your sister, sees your wife. Your deception almost caused me to sin against your God. You have provoked his anger against me and my entire household. He has closed the wounds of all the women. The babes are gone, and there will likely be no more. Your God has rendered them all sterile. Your God means to end my line. I declared my own innocence on account of your deception. I beseeched him and asked if you would really sweep away the innocent with the wicked Femini of.

This scene washed over Abraham and rebuke of this pagan king stam had Abraham not uttered similar words to his God when he heard of the impending doom for Sodom? Nevertheless, his anxiety ebbed as he realized his God was making a way for rescue. After all, the thought emboldened Abraham.

Can you blame me for wanting to protect myself? I may be in the humble position of needing the provision of your lands, but I am not defenseless.

Indeed, you are surely shrouded by a powerful God. Ever in my life have I seen such an act of judgment. I fear your God, Abraham, and I have a feeling I may fear him more than you do, considering your deception.

My covenant with my God is none of your concern.

None of my concern. My lineage is ruined because of you, Abraham. Who knows what worse things would have happened if I actually betted your wife. Luckily, for me and my loins, I don't have to find out.

This admission flooded Abraham with relief, and he softened toward the king who had given his people shelter in his land.

I saw that your people did not fear my god, or any god really, and I assumed rightly that my life would be in danger if you or one of your officials desired my wife. We've come across this in Canaan before. I have long had this agreement with Sarah, where we tell everyone we are siblings. She is my wife, but she is also my half sister. We share the same father, but not the same mother. So you see it's not an outright lie. But she does belong to me and falls under my protection.

And there she shall remain. I will return her to you gesture of my good faith in the reluctant friendship we have struck. I will also give you sheep and oxen, and that to the servants of your household. My land is before you. I would ask that you dwell wherever it pleases you. And to you, Sarah, I will give your husband a thousand shekels of silver. Let this serve as a sign of your innocence and the eyes of all. With this price, I pronounce you've vindicated and your honor is restored. Let all this be said right, and peace go between us.

With that, Abimelek bowed his head to Sarah and gestured for her to join her husband before him. Abraham was stunned. A thousand pieces of silver, most only saw ten shekels a year if they were lucky. This exorbitant amount certainly served as proof that Abemelek did not touch Sarah. Abraham frowned. He believed that Abimelek was true to his word, but he also suspected that the payment was also a way to exolve himself of guilt and perhaps appease their fertility God. But abe Malek again surprised Abraham. He stood from his throne and knelt before Abraham.

Your God declared you a prophet, having the ability to speak with his voice. I ask you now to pray for me. You have access to this mighty God. I would ask you, on my behalf, to ask him to lift this curse from me and my household.

Abraham was amazed. The God most High had told Abimelek that he was a prophet. Abraham had spoken with his God, but never before had he been given the responsibility of intercession. Abraham was moved beyond words of the honor his God had shown him, despite his missteps, despite his failure to protect his wife, despite his lack of trust in his God's ability to provide you honor me.

And I will do what you ask.

I will ask the God Most High to heal you and your household.

And so Abraham prayed for Abimelek. Once he had finished praying and departed with Sarah their new possessions, and the silver reports reached their camp to the entirety of Abiemelek's household had indeed been healed. Abraham and Sarah were amazed.

It's like deja vu. Abraham, our father and the faith repeated the very same mistake he'd already made. Didn't we already go through this in Egypt? But there was Abraham in a foreign land, once again, lying about Sarah being his sister again. We expect our heroes to grow, to evolve, to learn from their past mistakes. But here's Abraham showing the same old fear and making the same old choices. How often do we find ourselves cycling through the same mistakes, falling into the same traps, driven by the same fear insecurity or doubt. It's disheartening, to say the least, but maybe, just maybe there's grace in the repetition, a chance to see God's faithfulness shine through our failures. The Bible wasn't written in a vacuum. It was written in a specific cultural and historical context. But as we have seen so far in this series and will continue to see, it closely mirrors our own lives and actions today. And in this story, Abraham faces a problem that we all face today. He's in the city of gar where people do not fear God. Does that sound familiar? Very similar to our world and what we see in it. The groundbreaking idea that Abraham introduced to the world, as we know, was that all morality flows from the belief in one God. There's no belief and respect for God, then anyone can behave however he or she wants to. It's void of holiness, it's void of God. We see Abraham's belief on display when Abimelech asks him, what was your reason for doing this? Meaning why did you lie and say that Sarah's your sister, not your wife? And we see that Abraham replies, there is surely no fear of God in this place, Abraham, the first believer in one God, is dealing with the society with no God and therefore absolutely no morality. So perhaps in his answer to Abimelech, Abraham was trying in a very gentle way to teach the rule or how important the belief in God is in order for his kingdom to be a moral kingdom. He's showing him if you don't have any morals, if you don't have any God, then a word is not a word, a lie doesn't matter, And it's only through morality and belief in God that these values can shine through. And of course, what I feel is that this lesson is just as important for us today. But despite Abraham's reasons, let's also look at the ethical and moral implications of his actions. Abraham didn't just show a lapse in judgment. He failed to honor and protect his wife Sarah. Again, it wasn't just about the lie, it was about how he acted towards Sarah. Sarah woman of incredible patience who made the very tough decision to follow her husband away from safety and security into the unknown, and yet here Sarah is being put into harm's way again. Can you imagine the fear that Sarah must have felt the betrayal her husband, the one who should be her protector, instead exposes her to danger, to the whims of a foreign king twice. This isn't just a story of Abraham's failure. It's a story of Sarah's suffering. It's a stark reminder of the brokenness in our world, a world where those who should love and protect us can sometimes be the source of our greatest pain. And this brokenness isn't new. It stretches back to the beginning, to the Garden, to Adam and Eve. Their relationship. It was once marked by intimacy and unity, and after the sin, it became stained by blame and division, and that fracture ripples through the story of the Chosen People. Abraham and Sarah are caught in that very same brokenness of Adam and Eve, that very same lack of trust and protection. And it's heartbreaking to see. But it's also very telling because the Bible doesn't shy away from these stories of failure and pain. Instead, it weaves them into a larger narrative, one in which humanity fails, yes, but God intervenes each time, bringing hope and restoration again and again and again. To speak more about this and the Christian connection to this story is Bishop Paulineer.

Can I tell you a quick story. I was on a plane flying to Israel. There was some significant meetings we were going to have because of the Fellowship, but the precious people of Israel, the Chosen people, and I was praying to my God before I landed, and I was about to have a meeting with ya El, who is the president, remarkable woman of God, and I said, Lord, don't let me mess this up. This is so important. What we're about to attempt and to pursue is a wonderful thing. Would you bless it? And don't let me mess this up. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by the challenges and the greatness of what God was going to do, and I just wasn't sure I was up with the challenge. And I and I'm telling you, I felt the Lord say to me, son, this is so important and it means so much to Heaven. Not even not even you can mess this up. Later on, maybe a couple of hours later, at dinner, I shared with ya Ell, this is it's an extraordinary, remarkable occasion, and God's will is going to be manifest. His power will be demonstrated, and he's assured me that not even I can miss this. Well, I believe as a Christian what the apostle Paul says that if you are a Christian, Abraham is also your father, and that the promises of God that he has spoken to the chosen people are also extended to you, not exclusively to you. You and we have not replaced the children of Israel, the so called replacement theology idea that is a hideous lie. What we are taught is that God has grafted us into the conversation. He's allowed us and additional seat at the table. But who are certainly not sitting at the head of the table. And I choose to believe that even when you and I say too much, too little, go too far, someway or another, and then we start worrying. Oh God, your will is so great, your power is so strong, and there's so much good stuff that you intend to do. Please don't let me mess this up. I'm telling you, the hand of Heaven is so great on your life. Not even you, not even we, can mess this up.

Today's dramatized Bible story happens before the birth of Isaac. Before this miracle, Abraham prayed on behalf of King Abimelech and his wife, who were barren. Jewish tradition teaches us that the proximity of these two events is no coincidence. You see, it may make sense, and I'm sure if you think about him, feel it, you'll believe it with all of your heart. When we pray for others, our own prayers find their answers. Let me say that again, because it's so important. When we pray for others, our own prayers find their answers. When we pray, we connect to God. And when we pray for a friend, we become the channel connecting them to God. And as God sends down blessings, we are touched by them too, because we are the signor we are the channel of connecting. What a profound way to give and receive. By praying for others, especially those with the same needs, we serve as conduits of God's blessings. It's like connecting the body of water with the spout that comes out. What do you have in them? The pipes? They're touched by the water as well. That's us. When we pray for others and God goes through us to answer their prayers. When we become aware of someone in need, it's a privilege to pray for them. Our prayers can bring countless blessings to others and to ourselves. In the story of Sarah and Abraham, we might see his repeated mistakes reflecting our own flawed humanity. But we also learn that prayer isn't just a ritual. It's a sacred channel through which God's blessings flow, and when we pray for others, we are part of that divine cycle, touching and being touched by His blessings. And here is a final blessing for you. Ivar Hashem wischmerechra yeah ersh shempanave ileha virocher ye sampanave lechra vi Salon. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face shine upon you. May he be gracious to you. May the Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.

Amen. You can listen to the Chosen People with Isle Eckstein add free by downloading and subscribing to the prey dot Com app today. This Prey dog comproduction is only made possible by our dedicated team of creative talents. Steve Katina, Max Bard, Zach Shellabager and Ben Gammon are the executive producers of The Chosen People with Yaile Eckstein. Edited by Alberto Avilla, narrated by Paul Coltofianu. Characters are voiced by Jonathan Cotton, Aaron Salvato, Sarah Seltz, Mike Reagan, Stephen Ringwold, Sylvia Zaradoc and the opening prayer is voiced by John Moore. Music by Andrew Morgan Smith, written by Bree Rosalie and Aaron Salvato. Special thanks to Bishop Paul Lanier, Robin van Ettin, kayleb Burrows, Jocelyn Fuller, and the team at International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. You can hear more Prey dot com productions on the Prey dot com app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. If you enjoyed The Chosen People with Yile Eckstein, please rate and leave a review.

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