247. The Story of Dan | Week 2 | Discover the Word Podcast
What happens when God’s people worship other things? Find out as we continue exploring the wayward tribe of Jacob’s son Dan with archaeologist Dr. Jonathan Greer. Receive
The Danites focus on God but they distort their worship of Him. By subordinating Him to other things, establishing their own version of religion, and lacking justice, they actually keep themselves from God. While their story reveals some important cautions for us today, we can also be encouraged by God’s promise to restore all things.
Reflect
* Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you?
* 1 Kings 12:26-30 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2012%3A26-30%20&version=NIV )
* Exodus 32:4-6 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2032%3A4-6%20&version=NIV )
* Nehemiah 9:18 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah%209%3A18%20&version=NIV )
* 1 Kings 12:31-33 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2012%3A31-33%20&version=NIV )
* Amos 5:18-24 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%205%3A18-24%20&version=NIV )
* Revelation 7:5-8 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%207%3A5-8%20&version=NIV )
* Acts 15:1-5 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2015%3A1-5%20&version=NIV )
* Acts 15:13-18 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2015%3A13-18%20&version=NIV )
* Jeroboam worshipped God with calf idols which subordinated God (see 1 Kings 12:26-30 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2012%3A26-30&version=NIV )). Is there a way you may set out to worship God which could actually subordinate Him to other things?
* Jeroboam divided the religion in northern Israel from the religion in southern Israel for his own purposes (see 1 Kings 12:31-33 ( https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2012%3A31-33&version=NIV )). What caution can you take away about the danger of distorting God’s ways with
