Numbers 22

 Scripture – Numbers 22

Observation – 

• Numbers 22:1-21 - Balak sends for Balaam
• Numbers 22:1-4 - Moab fears Israel
• Numbers 22:5-8 - Balak sends for Balaam
• Numbers 22:9-12 - The Lord speaks to Balaam
• Numbers 22:13-14 - Balaam refused to go
• Numbers 22:15-19 - Balak sends for Balaam again
• Numbers 22:20 - God tells Balaam to go
• Numbers 22:21 - Balaam goes with them
• Numbers 22:22-41 - An Angel blocks Balaam
• Numbers 22:22-24 - An angel blocks the way
• Numbers 22:25-27 - The donkey backs up and Balaam strikes it
• Numbers 22:28 - The donkey talks
• Numbers 22:29-30 - The donkey makes a point
• Numbers 22:31-33 - Balaam's eyes are open
• Numbers 22:34-35 - The angel says to go
• Numbers 22:36-41 - They get to the border and sacrifice animals

Application – God is sovereign over all nations, God is gracious and merciful, God is holy and righteous.

Prayer –  Dear God, you are soverign over everyone and you can use even a pagan prophet to bless your people. You are also gracious and merciful and you forgive those who disobey you. Amen

Sins to avoid – The devil has powers to deceive you. Deceit

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Do not try to deceiver God like Balaam. 

Commands to obey – Obey God exactly

Summarize and apply – God gives Balaam specific instructions and Balaam disobeys.