Arguing with a Donkey

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King Balak hires the prophet Balaam to curse Israel, but God says Balaam may only speak His words. On the road, Balaam’s donkey sees an angel with a sword and swerves three times to keep him safe. Balaam cannot see the angel and gets angry, even hitting the donkey, until God lets him see what the donkey saw all along. Humbled, Balaam goes to Moab and, instead of cursing, blesses God’s people again and again because no one can turn God’s blessing into a curse. Kids learn to listen for God’s guidance, treat others kindly, and choose obedience over greed. 

Talk about it:

• Why did the donkey leave the road, and what did Balaam learn when he finally saw the angel?
• How does this story teach us to listen to God even when we want something else?
• What does it mean that no one can turn God’s blessing into a curse?
• When have you been protected or guided in a way you did not notice at first?

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