Trees, Thorns, and the Trouble with Kings (Shalom Y'all - Beth Shulam)

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Trees, Thorns, and the Trouble with Kings (Shalom Y'all - Beth Shulam) When trees talk, we’d do well to listen. In this vivid parable from Judges 9, Beth Shulam unpacks Yotam’s poetic protest against corrupt leadership—a tale where fig trees, vines, and olive trees refuse power, but the thornbush accepts with threats and fire. Through this ancient fable, we’re challenged to ask: do our leaders nourish or burn? Are they fruitful trees or destructive brambles? This episode is a wake-up call for discerning leadership, guarding integrity, and standing up for truth—even when the mountain is steep and the voices few. Part of the Netivyah International The Archive Initiative. Copyright Beth Shulam @ 2025 Learn more and support the work of Netivyah International:🌐 https://www.netivyahinternational.org Support the ministry:🤝 https://www.netivyahinternational.org/support-us Explore books, studies, and resources:📚 https://netivyah.store Join the Blue Heart Movement against antisemitism:💙 https://www.netivyahinternational.org/blueheart Subscribe for more teachings on the Jewish roots of the New Testament. #MindCandy, #JosephShulam, #Netivyah, #NetivyahInternational, #ShalomYall, #BethShulam,#Judges9, #YotamParable, #BiblicalLeadership, #MessianicTeaching, #BethShulam, #IntegrityMatters, #ChooseWisely, #TorahTruths, #FaithAndPolitics, #ShechemStory