Story 1
Who was Balak?
The king of Mohab
Why was God angry with Balaam?
He repeatedly asked God if he could curse the Israelites.
Does God lie?
NO!!!!!
Why did Balak want to curse the Israelites?
They were too powerful for Balak
What did the donkey see blocking the road to Mohab?
The angel of the Lord with a drawn sword.
Does God change his mind or make a promise and then not fulfill it?
NO!!! He does not have these characteristics.
Who did Balak summon to put a curse on God's people, where did he come from?
A man named Balaam, from the city of Pethor
What extraordinary thing did the donkey do?
The donkey spoke to Balaam.
Would God allow divination or evil omens to be used against the Israelites?
NO!!! God wants everyone to see how he protects his faithful followers.
Did God allow Balaam to curse the Israelites, and why?
No, the Israelites were God's people
Why didn't Balaam listen to God the first time?
He wanted the riches the King of Mohab offered.
Did Balaam listen to God or did he continue to make trouble for the Israelites, why?
He continued making trouble, hoping God would remove their blessings.
What specifically did Balaam do to make more trouble for the Israelites?
Balaam taught Balak how to make the Israelites be unfaithful.