Handle Anger Wisely

Numbers 25:10-11 New International Version (NIV) 10 The Lord said to Moses, 11 “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites. Since he was as zealous for my honor among them as I am, I did not put an end to them...

God Is Sovereign

Numbers 24:15-19 New International Version (NIV) Balaam’s Fourth Message 15 Then he spoke his message: “The prophecy of Balaam son of Beor,     the prophecy of one whose eye sees clearly, 16 the prophecy of one who hears the words of God,     who has knowledge from...

In The Long Run

Numbers 24:11 New International Version (NIV) 11 Now leave at once and go home! I said I would reward you handsomely, but the Lord has kept you from being rewarded.” Balaam’s motives were not right, but he did act with integrity. He was so filled with...

Change of Heart

Numbers 23:27 New International Version (NIV) Balaam’s Third Message 27 Then Balak said to Balaam, “Come, let me take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God to let you curse them for me from there.” Balak took Balaam to several different places to try to get...

Allow Others to Help

Numbers 22:27-38 New International Version (NIV) 27 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, it lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat it with his staff. 28 Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, “What have I done to you to make...