(This is a sermon I preached earlier this year at First Assembly of God in Carl Junction)

There is so much to pick apart in Balaam’s story. There are a lot more strange things going on than just a talking donkey.

For example, in the first chapter where Balaam appears, he does exactly what God says, and then it says that God wanted to kill him for it.

Some men approached Balaam and asked him to curse the Israelites for them, and here’s what it said:

Numbers 22:20-22

20 And God came to Balaam at night and said to him, “If the men have come to call you, rise, go with them; but only do what I tell you.” 21 So Balaam rose in the morning and saddled his donkey and went with the princes of Moab.

So far so good, right? God says go. Balaam goes.

22 But God's anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the Lord took his stand in the way as his adversary.

It will even say later that this angel of the Lord was standing there to literally kill Balaam! But why- wasn’t Balaam doing exactly what God wanted? That’s the question we’re going to analyze in this message.

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If you’re looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets’ words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.

Joy to the World, the Lord is come, let earth receive her king.

We sing those words every Christmas, but did you know those lyrics are not about when Jesus came into this world? Not the first time, anyway.

That’s a song about the Second Coming of Christ- when Jesus returns to take over as King of the World, when for a thousand years He rules the world with truth and grace.

We’re gonna learn about what we can expect when Jesus comes back today on the God and His Prophets podcast.

Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcasts

Need to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.com

If you’re looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets’ words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.

How do you handle it when a Christian friend is starting to drift away from the faith?

How do you navigate tricky issues like when to say something, and how forceful about it to be?

And most importantly: does the Bible give us any guidance about this sticky subject?

I am happy to say: YES, yes it does- in fact, the book of Zechariah is going to help get us there- and you’ll find out what it says today on the God and His Prophets podcast.

Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcasts

Need to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.com

If you’re looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets’ words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.