Balaam (Part 3) Numbers 22-24

Opposition from without

• A curse sought on Israel, 22:2-40

o First encounter, v v. 7-14

o Second encounter, vv. 15-19

o Third encounter, vv. 22-35

• Blessing bestowed, 22:41-23:30 (three of them)

o First, 22:41-23:12

o Second, 23:13-26

o Third, 23:27-24:25

Opposition from within

• The sin of Israel, 25:1-3

• The judgment of Israel, 25:4-5

• The examples of disobedience, 25:6-18

Observations:

• The account of Balaam and Balak is one that gives the behind the scenes of God being for Israel

• God’s plan for His people is made before they experience it

• God does not need a pure vessel to carry out purpose

• The greatest insensitivity is the greatest insensitivity