Author: Reverend Michael Johnson

Numbers 22:28-30 is about God speaking through a donkey to Balaam, demonstrating that He can use unexpected means to convey His message and reveal His power to those who are stubborn and unwilling to listen. 28 Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to…

Numbers 23:7-12 is about the prophet Balaam refusing to curse the Israelites as he realizes that God’s blessing upon them cannot be reversed, illustrating the unwavering protection and favor that God provides to His chosen people. 7 And Balaam took up his discourse and said, “From Aram Balak has brought me, the king of Moab…

Numbers 23:1-6 is about the prophet Balaam attempting to curse the people of Israel at the request of King Balak, but instead being used by God to speak blessings over them, highlighting the inability of anyone to harm those whom God has chosen to protect. 1 Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build for me here…

Numbers 23:18-24 is about Balaam prophesying the protection and blessing of the nation of Israel by God, despite Balak’s attempts to curse them. 18 And he took up his discourse and said, “Rise, Balak, and hear; give ear to me, son of Zippor: 19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son…

Numbers 23:13-17 is about Balak trying to convince Balaam to curse the Israelites, but Balaam, guided by the Spirit of God, blesses them instead, showcasing how God’s protection and favor are steadfast over His chosen people. 13 And Balak said to him, “Please come with me to another place, from which you may see them.…

Numbers 22:39-41 is about how God uses unlikely messengers, even a donkey talking to Balaam, to convey his divine message and show that He can use anyone or anything to communicate His will to humankind. 39 Then Balaam went with Balak, and they came to Kiriath-huzoth. 40 And Balak sacrificed oxen and sheep, and sent…

Numbers 21:16 is about a verse where the Israelites sing a song celebrating the provision of water in the wilderness, symbolizing gratitude for God’s faithfulness and sustenance during times of hardship. 16 And from there they continued to Beer; that is the well of which the Lord said to Moses, “Gather the people together, so…