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June 18, 2025 34 mins
In this episode, we step into one of the most surprising stories in the Bible — talking donkeys, hired curses, and blessings that can’t be stopped.
 
We meet Balaam, a mysterious pagan prophet-for-hire. He’s not part of Israel, but he hears from God — and when the king of Moab tries to pay him to curse God’s people, things don’t go according to plan.
 
Today, we dive into:
 
·        Who Balaam really was (and why he’s so hard to pin down)
·        The ancient practice of paying prophets to curse enemies
·        That unforgettable moment with a talking donkey
·        And how all of this unexpectedly points to Jesus
 
Even in confusion, compromise, or enemy schemes, God’s blessing holds firm.
 
PLUS, please be sure you don’t miss the announcement at the end of today’s episode with all the details about OOBT’s upcoming summer break – my plans, the official return date, and so much more! I do hope you find moments to connect more fully with those you love AND with your Bibles in study this summer!
 
For the full episode show notes, please go to icon Mfahringmfahring.com/numbers-22-24
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