{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Immerse: Bible Reading Experience - NLT Daily Bible In A Year","title":"Immerse Kingdoms Day 175 Year 2 Daily Bible Reading","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/64c1c1e4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":812,"description":"Day 175: Gideon's Battle Against the Midianites - An Encounter with Divine InterventionIn this episode of Immerse: the daily Bible reading experience, we delve into the story of Gideon from Judges 6-7. The Israelites are suffering under Midianite oppression due to their disobedience to God. Amidst their plight, an angel of the Lord appears to Gideon, calling him to rescue Israel. Despite his initial doubts and questions, Gideon follows God's commands and receives confirmation through signs involving a wool fleece. God instructs Gideon to reduce his army to just 300 men to ensure that the victory will be attributed to divine intervention. With this small contingent, Gideon orchestrates a surprise attack that throws the Midianites into disarray, leading to a decisive victory for Israel. The episode concludes with the aftermath of the battle and Gideon’s humble interaction with the men of Ephraim, addressing their grievances and defusing tensions.00:00 Introduction to Gideon's Story00:05 Israel's Oppression by the Midianites01:36 Gideon's Encounter with the Angel02:50 Gideon's Test of Faith04:17 Gideon Destroys the Altar of Baal07:40 Gideon's Army Selection09:17 The Battle Against the Midianites12:06 Victory and Aftermath13:27 Conclusion and Reflection","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2ycMn7B1WCW0-4s9RMs7RtXDzAQggqWiCUvdMzxiGvw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3ODIzLzE3MDI3/NTMzNzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}