When a Donkey Speaks...
Text: Numbers 22 - 24 . Israel journeys to Moab Balak: King of Moab Recognizes that he cannot defeat Israel by might. Sends for a pagan diviner/sorcerer named Balaam to curse Israel Balaam: A Pagan Prophet Driven by self-interest Willing to compromise An opportunist seeking advantage The Mouthpiece of God The donkey speaks The angel of the Lord speaks The pagan prophet speaks Balaam speaks again, and again, and again Lessons for today God will not be manipulated God will f