INTRODUCTION: This lesson explores the three attempts by Balak to get Balaam to curse Israel. Each attempt began with a sacrifice, followed by God’s word to Balaam, and closing with Balak’s reaction to the message.
CONCLUSION: Because of the incident with the ass, Balaam knew better than to cross God and curse Israel. However, he was by no means an example of a godly prophet. He was a Gentile soothsayer who made money from his sayings. He was motivated by money to the end and his end was death by the sword.
P—POINT: The main theme of the lesson God’s word will have the victory in the end. We can oppose the Lord and hurt ourselves and others or we can submit to Him and be part of His plan. It is easier on everyone involved for us to simply obey immediately.
S—STORY: A synopsis of the lesson Balak called Balaam to curse Israel, but in Balaam words blessed rather than cursed them. Regardless of all the superstitious efforts on the part of Balaam and Balak, it became increasingly obvious that God did not desire to curse His people. Balaam and Balak made three fruitless attempts to curse Israel.
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