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

Text: Numbers 21:1-9 and John 3:1-15 & John 12:32 Faithlessness yields disobedience Willful defiance God’s Judgement: Numbers 15:30-31 Example #1: Breaking the sabbath - Numbers 15:32-41 Example #2: Arrogance before God – Numbers 16:1-40 The next day: Numbers 16:41 Even leaders fail for lack of faith No water : Numbers 20:1-13 The people complain God speaks Moses and Aaron lack faith God’s judgment Impatience is a lack of faith The people speak out against God : Numbers 21