# 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.

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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.”

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