Numbers 22 and 23
Psalm 30
In Numbers, the Israelites are now camped in a gorgeous spot in Moab, which is modern day Jordan.
Isn't it beautiful? So, they are on the Eastern side of the Jordan River. But the Moabites aren't thrilled about having the Hebrew people on their side of the river, especially after what they just did to Bashan. So the king of Moab tells Balaam to go an curse them.Balaam says he'll only do what God tells him to do. And again, and again, and again, the King of Moab keeps trying to find a way to curse the Israelites.
Make sure your kids read this chapter. Where else will they see a talking donkey? What did you get out of the story of Balaam and his talking donkey?
Psalm:
Are the words of this psalm comforting or discomforting for you?
Know what has always struck me as odd? The fact that Balaam just goes ahead and has a conversation with his donkey like it happens all the time. He is not surprised until he sees the angel... really?
ReplyDeleteI'd think he would be tipped off that something is up when the donkey says "haven't I carried you for years..." At that point, if I were him I'd wonder why he had never spoken before.