Donkey Drama
What animal was Balaam riding on his way to Moab?
A: A donkey.
Bible Verse: “Balaam was riding on his donkey...” — Numbers 22:22
“Go with them, but do only what I tell you.” Who said this?
A: God.
Bible Verse: “That night God came to Balaam and said...” — Numbers 22:20
What did the donkey do when it first saw the angel?
A: It turned off the road into a field.
Bible Verse: “...turned off the road into a field.” — Numbers 22:23
When Balak's men first came, what did God tell Balaam not to do?
A: Don’t go with them or curse the Israelites.
Bible Verse: “Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those people...” — Numbers 22:12
What did King Balak want Balaam to do?
A: Curse the Israelites.
Bible Verse: “A people has come out of Egypt... Now come and put a curse on them.” — Numbers 22:5–6
How many times did the donkey try to avoid the angel before Balaam saw it?
A: Three times.
Bible Verse: “The donkey saw the angel... turned off the road... pressed against the wall... lay down under Balaam.” — Numbers 22:23–27
Am I not your own donkey, which you have always ridden?” Who said this?
A: The donkey.
Bible Verse: “Am I not your own donkey...” — Numbers 22:30
Where did the donkey press Balaam’s foot the second time?
A: Against a wall.
Bible Verse: “It pressed Balaam’s foot against the wall...” — Numbers 22:25
What changed God’s answer the second time they came?
A: God allowed Balaam to go, but only speak His words.
Bible Verse: “Go with them, but do only what I tell you.” — Numbers 22:20
Why was King Balak afraid of the Israelites?
A: There were too many of them, and he thought they’d overpower him.
Bible Verse: “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me.” — Numbers 22:5
What did Balaam do each time the donkey acted up?
A: He hit it.
Bible Verse: “Balaam beat it to get it back on the road.” — Numbers 22:23, 25, 27
“I have come to oppose you because your path is a reckless one.” Who said this?
A: The angel of the Lord.
Bible Verse: “The angel of the Lord replied...” — Numbers 22:32
What did the donkey do the third time it saw the angel?
A: It laid down under Balaam.
Bible Verse: “...it lay down under Balaam.” — Numbers 22:27
Why did God become angry even after telling Balaam he could go?
A: Because Balaam went with selfish intentions.
Bible Verse: “But God was very angry when he went...” — Numbers 22:22
What did Balak send to convince Balaam to come?
A: More officials, more distinguished, and promises of great reward.
Bible Verse: “Then Balak sent other officials, more numerous and more distinguished...” — Numbers 22:15
What unusual thing happened after Balaam hit the donkey the third time?
A: The donkey started talking.
Bible Verse: “Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth...” — Numbers 22:28
“I did not realize you were standing in the road to oppose me.” Who said this?
A: Balaam.
Bible Verse: “I have sinned. I did not realize you were standing in the road...” — Numbers 22:34
What was the angel holding that made the donkey react?
A: A drawn sword.
Bible Verse: “...with a drawn sword in his hand.” — Numbers 22:23
What warning did the angel give Balaam once he could finally see him?
A: Only speak what God tells you.
Bible Verse: “Go with the men, but speak only what I tell you.” — Numbers 22:35
What did Balak offer Balaam to persuade him?
A: A big reward—whatever Balaam wanted.
Bible Verse: “I will reward you handsomely...” — Numbers 22:17
What was the donkey trying to protect Balaam from?
A: The angel of the Lord who came to stop Balaam.
Bible Verse: “I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me.” — Numbers 22:32
“Even if Balak gave me all the silver and gold in his palace, I could not do anything of my own accord.” Who said this?
A: Balaam.
Bible Verse: “But Balaam answered them...” — Numbers 22:18
What did the donkey “see” that Balaam didn’t at first?
A: The angel of the Lord standing in the road.
Bible Verse: “...the donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road.” — Numbers 22:23
How did Balaam show he was ready to obey after seeing the angel?
A: He apologized and said he would turn back if God wanted.
Bible Verse: “I have sinned... If you are displeased, I will go back.” — Numbers 22:34
What did Balaam say even if Balak gave him all the silver and gold in his palace?
A: He still couldn’t do anything against God’s will.
Bible Verse: “Even if Balak gave me all the silver and gold in his palace...” — Numbers 22:18