246. The Story of Dan | Week 1 | Discover the Word Podcast

While some Bible stories surprise us, they all help us understand more about God and His plan! Discover how God was faithful to redeem the tribe of Dan and all of Israel with special guest and archaeologist Dr. Jonathan Greer. 

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So much of Dan’s story leaves us saying “That's not the way it's supposed to be.” From his troubling conception to the Danites forced migration, this tribe does things their own way, mixing legitimate devotion to God with misguided methods of worshipping and serving Him. But ultimately, Dan, his family, and his city set the stage for the coming of the One who redeems all things into the way they should be.   

 

Reflect 

• Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 
• Genesis 30:1-6 
• Deuteronomy 27:11-13 
• Judges 5:17 
• Judges 1:34 
• Judges 13:1 
• Judges 17:1-18 
• Judges 18:3-10 
• Judges 18:27-19:1 
• Dan’s conception began with his mother taking matters into her own hands (from Genesis 30:1-6). In what ways might you be taking a matter in your life into your own hands? 
• Micah wanted to seek God but he didn’t involve God in the process (from Judges 17:1-18). In what ways might you be seeking God without involving Him? 
• The Danites worshipped the true God but they did it in a false way (from Judges 18:3-10). In what ways might you be trying to worship God but miss Him in the process? 

 

Respond 

(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) 

“Jesus, help me seek You and find You and worship You with the right motivations. Show me when I may be getting off track following You with the wrong motivations, and lead me to stay on track.”  

 

Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories   

Listen: 

• My Three Sons   
• Am I That Hard to Love?  

Read: 

• Noah: Hope in the Waters of Remaking  
• Redemption’s Hope   

Watch: 

• A New Identity: The Gospel of Matthew  
• Loving Those Who’ve Fallen Away  

 

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