God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!!
@Miguel Hernandez you didn't fail! You just started! We all are!🫂😁 all we can do is spread the lord's word, and do his bidding! No more being greedy, no more doing things ONLY for ourselves and our own families. They didn't work! We have to feed those who need food, give to those that need, assure them when they cry in the street, not judge them for being on drugs, give people who need rides, a ride, and shelter those from the" justice" system. With us, or without, we are taking this world back, and making a new heaven. For those who wish to continue living the way you do, worshipping money, do so! It won't matter. To all the wicked, continue! Do it more so! It won't matter. 😁🤣🤭 We are here, and more are coming.
Remember that time he forgave the people of sodom and gomorrah or how about those 40 kids who made fun of a bald man how the entire planet when he drowned people with water
Not only will God use the our enemies, but he will also use the wicked to teach us lessons that support our souls growth. Totally a miraculous God we serve. Praises to the most high. Let us always do what's pleasing and honorable to our lord, the most high God; for he loves us as though, we are his only child.🥰
Imagine the patients it takes to know everything and try to get people who know nothing to see. It's like trying to describe the color blue to someone who never had sight, God is truly patient and understanding
The fact that he was a real prophet who could see hundreds of years in advance, is amazing. Not only could he see the rule of King Saul but of King Agag!
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN You just ignore all the evidence or u don't know history or u don't believe any history 😅. You just don't want Jesus to be real? Miracle is not magic and magic comes from evil nor it is white or black magic is from evil and at the end their reward is Hell (so horrifying). May God Bless You
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN How dare you? The bible is not a joke book, it is a huge part of human history. Fact, archeologists, NASA, and other scientists use the bible as a basis of their research and they found evidence outside the bible that proved it to be true. There's proof that Jesus did die on the cross and that He's not just a man, He is the Son of God. Through scientific research, they found dried blood in the cloths that wrapped his body and they found that there are only half the number of chromosomes needed to be alive in His DNA. How's that for evidence?
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN so if God is a lie, Jesus is a lie, Bible is a lie, then whats the reality? And what's the exact truth according to you then? May we also know that too, please?
The ways of the Lord are mysterious and our minds cannot grasp. May he turn our hearts of stone to the one of flesh. May he grant us wisdom and strength to follow in His footsteps to please and worship Him. In Jesus Christ name!
Of course he was a prophet. He was also a man who was not perfect. But he made sure he only spoke what was commanded of him by the Almighty. That's the sign of all prophets.
@@undignified2843 nope it does show the power of the Almighty. It shows he recognise the to understanding the level of influence of the Almighty in the lives of mankind & the world.
@@MIHMediaInche was not a prophet, prophets worship the Lord, Balaam uses the Lord for monetary gain, but the Lord used him instead to bless Israel, Balaam went to try to curse Israel and get money but the Lord did not allow him to
I think we need to look up the definition of "prophet" as Scripture defines it. In short, a prophet tells the news from the Lord. He was definitely a prophet becausethe Lord spoke to him and he relayed that message to whom it was delivered. Just like Jonah. The only difference is that Jonah defied the Lord, and Balaam obeyed the Lord. Balaam may have wanted money, but even from the beginning he pointed out that he could ONLY speak what the Lord told him to say.
May I just say that your narration of the incident with Balalaika and Baalam had me in stitches. Of course it was a serious story but the way you told it was great!☺️
I am asking for prayers for deliverance from anyone who will take the time to pray for me. The Lord has told me I am to lead a great revival in the are I live in, and he has told me it will be very soon. I need all the prayers I can get to fulfill this calling. Thank you all very much, and God bless!!
Just focus on taking each step as it comes, stay close to God, remain QUICK to do as He directs & you will be walking the path He called you to in no time... Just don't get distracted... Learn to focus, despite your environment... The world is entering a time of great changes & upheaval, He wouldn't have called you if He hadn't already prepared you - just stay ready whenever you're needed on Duty...
Lifting you up, loosing you from any hindrances, deliverance…and Bull Terror here has good advice. Keep listening to God and as he said, be quick to trust and do what he says. He knows when to have us step forward, run, jump, or hold our position. God’s goal is to always get us there the most effective way for his long-term plans. It doesn’t always look that way to us, but that’s because he knows stuff we don’t know. But we are in very good hands when he’s in the driver’s seat. We just have to resist the urge to yank at the steering wheel, or stomp on the gas or the brakes. 😊
@@jlisawolford6222 thank you very much sister. I am still. Battling to be delivered. I have got so close several times, but have always ended up falling short. God bless you
I had a dream a few years ago when i was astray but now i know i have to tell people about it. In this dream, i was on a hill with my friend and i saw some black animal fall from the sky on its back. when it hit earth, the ground opened up and lava was coming out, it got up to my chin, i couldn't move and i thought 'i guess this is it' then an angel took me by my arm and we went up to sky and to space. In space was a tunnel and we went through it and there was an open gate so we just went in. I stepped on the grass and the angel left me there. I looked around, i remember breathing in fresh air and i saw beautiful trees and a waterfall and i saw a statue or something that represented knowledge. On my left, a man came up, i think it was Jesus, i pointed at the statue and i told him 'we have this down there too' and he said 'what u have down there is nothing compared to what we have here' and i woke up after that, couldn't ask him anything. it is a warning for me and others that we don't know as much as we think we do and we aren't supposed to enjoy this world too much because there is something a lot better for us in heaven. do not give in to this world, these desires of flesh, stay strong in your faith because Jesus Christ is coming back soon! I accept Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour and i hope you do the same, we have to repent while we still have time
And you shall know him because the Holy Spirit never glorifies himself. You didn't attempt to glorify yourself one bit - just told the story as it is. You didn't claim special status for seeing the Lord nor did you say you have some secret knowledge that He hasn't told us. I believe you. Jesus Christ has saved my foolish butt so many times I truly have lost count. He is with us every single moment of every single day - because it is RIGHT for him to be with us. For what father would give their son a stone if they asked for food. Keep the faith family! He is coming soon, and His glory comes with Him!!
Balaam was far worse, he knew he was working with wicked people to cause harm, but he wanted the money anyway... When he couldn't bring the curse on the people he was paid to curse to reality & failed, he tried to destroy them another way - he couldn't care less But he failed, like all of them do...
Wow this story became very clear.Will be diving into Numbers to get more insight🙏🏿I have to say though.I know many people use the NIV but I guarantee if you replace it with the KJV you will see an increase from The Lord in your ministry.Many blessing and Shalom👍🏿
A Strongs concordance bible dictionary in Greek and Hebrew and Smiths Bible dictionary helps alot I agree not using a NIV.Many are following rapture theory doctrine.I rather watch The shepherds chapel or Smyrna Christian Church in Kokomo, Eagle wings ministries, Just Thoughts studies, Fully Alive,Jane Cooper I found are very helpful.💪😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN "The Bible is a joke book" you wrote, yet you're quoting from it, that's not only hypocrisy in plain sight but stupidity as well, since you're kind of mimicking the exact form of condemnation used by those same christian "fascists". Serpents here, demons there, fanatism at it's worse is what you display. If you were any better, you would lead by example and in a more logical and cohesive manner, not as cryptic as you fakely tried to embellish it. I don't follow any religion and if you do not also, at least you should leave these people be with what they decided to choose. Want an example? Even historical channels talk about how Jesus looked like, why placing ANY IMPORTANCE in Jesus physical appearance if he never existed??? AND!, if it's so important to you, go there and preach those channels and their viewers too.
We are all mortal people. The gifts that God gives everyone must be used for His glory. Only God can bless and curse, we are just humans that God choose to share his glory with us when we humble ourselves.
@@Foodforyoursoul022 yes as he hardened Pharaoh's heart in exodus and confused the peoples tongues of Babylon in geniuses🤔indeed if he's capable of all this and so much more why not confound the minds...it was more of a statement not question but tysvm much for the biblical enlightenment just the same friend 🤓👍
@@elpeehs8479 didn’t mean an offense but that is so scary every time I read that in Genesis it shakes me to my core and I pray that God doesn’t allow that to happen to me due to a hard heart because ultimately the Lord will give you what you want. Blessings to you stay vigilant because the time is drawing near 🙏❤️💪
None taken friend and any part of the Bible that envolves or even merely the mention of our "God's Wrath" aches my very soul, chills to every body member and even my bones to the marrow @@Foodforyoursoul022
@@mollymuch2808 Molly, sadly many preachers add and take from the bible every day. They don't write new editions of the Holy Bible, instead "teach" a different gospel, misleading many. Perhaps with good intentions, still ungodly teaching.
Yes god is merciful and he k so thank you every one I’llpray e eryday I want to help people if I I don”t feel guilty anymore helping people is better so thank you everyone I’m saved
It might be things that are getting harder because the god of the third heaven will save people for his sake and glory and tells us keep praying all he is the key 🔑 prepare all christ is coming bye all 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
is anyone paying attention to the fact that God is not only ACKNOWLEDGING THAT MAGIC/CURSES EXISTS, but he's also giving Balaam the permission/power to wield it... huh, and people say magic isn't real. ya know, the God of the Bible also acknowledges the existence of demons and possession and Satan... think about it.
@Kraig StClair God Almighty doesn't and wouldn't turn the smartest people into babbling fools. That is the reason why it's nowhere in my comment above. The key words in my comment above are "Turn Worst People" (babbling prideful people who brags a lot about themselves and or about other people instead of speaking well about God and giving God the glory, liars, thieves, idolaters, etc) and "Into The Best People" (people who love, understand, trust, and follow God). Now do you understand?
Most Christian leaders today teach the doctrine of Balaam and the Nicolatians, especially the once saved always saved heretics and new age marxist grace abusers. They teach that you cannot die for sinning and to mix unrighteousess with righteousness. They worship themselves, money, and teach idolatry and sexual immorality. "But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." (Rev 2:14-16)
he winds up among the dead after his curse that he brings upon Israelites because of his standing with Ha-Shem which didn't save him from the destruction that was coming his way.
The Lord and lordly always ask: Who are you? What are you about? The devil and his disciples all eventually ask: What do you want? Remember that in your daily life. When those that council you constantly tempt you with wants beyond your possession, or offer only news you want to hear....you are taking council from the second camp.
In rabbinic literature Balaam is represented as one of seven gentile prophets; the other six being Beor (Balaam's father), Job, and Job's four friends (Talmud, B. B. 15b). In this literature, Balaam gradually acquired a position among the non-Jews, which was exalted as much as that of Moses among the Jews (Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20); at first being a mere interpreter of dreams, but later becoming a magician, until finally the spirit of prophecy descended upon him (ib. 7). According to a negative view of Balaam in the Talmud, Balaam possessed the gift of being able to ascertain the exact moment during which God is wroth - a gift bestowed upon no other creature. Balaam's intention was to curse the Israelites at this moment of wrath, and thus cause God himself to destroy them; but God purposely restrained His anger in order to baffle the wicked prophet and to save the nation from extermination (Talmud, Berachot 7a). The Talmud also recounts a more positive view of Balaam, stating that when the Law was given to Israel, a mighty voice shook the foundations of the earth, so much so that all kings trembled, and in their consternation turned to Balaam, inquiring whether this upheaval of nature portended a second deluge; the prophet assured them that what they heard was the voice of God, giving the sacred law to the Israelites (Talmud, Zeb. 116a). According to Jewish legend, Balaam was made this powerful in order to prevent the non-Jewish tribes from saying: "If we had only had our own Moses, we would be as pious as the Jews." The wicked Balaam is included in the list of persons born circumcised along with Moses in the book Abbot De-Rabbi Natan.[8] In rabbinical literature the epithet rasha, translating as the wicked one, is often attached to the name of Balaam (Talmud Berachot l.c.; Taanit 20a; Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20:14). Balaam is pictured as blind in one eye and lame in one foot (Talmud Sanhedrin 105a); and his disciples (followers) are distinguished by three morally corrupt qualities: an evil eye a haughty bearing an avaricious spirit Due to his behavior with the Midianites, the Rabbis interpret Balaam as responsible for the behavior during the Heresy of Peor, which they consider to have been unchastity, and consequently the death of 24,000 victims of the plague which God sent as punishment. When Balaam saw that he could not curse the children of Israel, the Rabbis assert that he advised Balak, as a last resort, to tempt the Hebrew nation to immoral acts and, through these, to the worship of Baal-peor. The God of the Hebrews, adds Balaam, according to the Rabbis, hates lewdness; and severe chastisement must follow (San. 106a; Yer. ib. x. 28d; Num. R. l.c.). The Rabbis, playing on the name Balaam, call him "Belo 'Am" (without people; that is, without a share with the people in the world to come), or "Billa' 'Am" (one that ruined a people); and this hostility against his memory finds its climax in the dictum that whenever one discovers a feature of wickedness or disgrace in his life, one should preach about it (Sanh. 106b). In the process of killing Balaam (Num. xxxi. 8), all four legal methods of execution-stoning, burning, decapitating, and strangling-were employed (Sanh. l.c.). He met his death at the age of thirty-three (ib.); and it is stated that he had no portion in the world to come (Sanh. x. 2; 90a). The book devotes a special section to the history of the prophet discussing why God has taken away the power of prophecy from the Gentiles (Tan., Balak, 1). Moses is expressly mentioned as the author of this episode in the Pentateuch (B. B. 14b).J. Sr. H. M. "Ahithophel of the house of Israel and Balaam of the heathen nations were the two great sages of the world who, failing to show gratitude to God for their wisdom, perished in dishonor. To them the prophetic word finds application: 'Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,' Jer. ix. 23" (Num. R. xxii.).[9] In (Sanhedrin 106b) and (Giṭtin 57a) Balaam may be likened to Jesus. Some have theorized that Balaam became used as a pseudonym for Jesus in Jewish literature.[10][11][12][13] Balaam's father Beor was a son of Laban.[14] The Book of Jasher reports Balaam's sons were Jannes and Jambres[15]
Are are all those people today, we are only flowers 🌹🌹🌹 that quickly fading, we here today and gone tomorrow. Therefore, trust and live for God Almighty.
For a long time I had envisioned the Isrselite encampment as a vast miltitude surrounding the Tabernacle with 3 tribes stationed in an area on each of the Tabernacle's 4 sides like the clouds surrounding the eye of a huricane. Wrong picture. Whatever the length of the side of the Tabernacle was, the encampment for the three tribes on that side were not to exceed that dimension, but were to extend in a straight line no wider than that side. So, what did Balaam and Balak see from the mountaintops? A cross spread over the length and width of the plain. A sign to every Jew then and now of their Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: In the narrative, the three Hebrew men are thrown into a fiery furnace turned up 7 times hotter, by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon for refusing to bow down to the king's image. They were in the Fire with an Angelic being with the appearance of "The Son of Man"... Same thing happened to Abram, before he was Abraham. Nimrod threw him in a Firey Furnace too, after first turning it up 7 times hotter than usual. In the Fire Abram was accompanied by an Angelic being with the appearance of "The Son of Man".... Jesus appears all through the Old Testament or the Jewish Books, when it's the right time, then more people will notice He was there all the time...
What God blesses no one can curse, when God makes a promises to His people God is a keeper of His word even when we mess up God is still faithful to His word unlike us who makes vows/promises unto the God, and then break them.
Balak and previously Pharoah did the same thing. Despite numerous warnings, they still disobeyed God concerning Israel. Both they and their people suffered greatly. Sadly, this is typical of most unbelievers in general. But Baalam is a sad reminder, that even when blessed with the Word of God, they still can come to ruin because in the long run, still turn against God. This too is a warning. Both believers and unbelievers can be judged if they reject God in the long run. But for different reasons.
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN First off, there are records and archeological finds that has proven events from the bible did happen and has proven Jesus' existence. Secondly, there's deeper evidence through testimonies that Jesus has saved and will continue to save no matter how much people like you try to convince them otherwise. I don't know what kind of drugs you're taking or what kind of pain you went through that hardened your heart against God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in such a way, but I hope He helps you before you fall in death's grasp.
Yeah, wayyyyy to many people in Churches & claiming to be Prophets have ZERO fear of God... This shows they don't even believe consequences exist for their behaviours, they don't really believe God exists, that they are somehow exempt or have a free pass & nothing will ever happen to them... If they really believed in the God they talk about they would be AFRAID of doing wrong...
Do you really think God name is our true Creator and that Creator speaks through a Mouth?! Arent the So called God spirits quite changing?! Deceived by a 2000 year old Compiled just lately .
it appears that you've offended a devil. Once you start seeking God, the enemy starts to attack you to keep you from Gods word. stay strong and pray for protection, strength and endurance. "I can do ALL THINGS through CHRIST, who strengthens me!"
Balaam is also in the Book of Revelation, he is used as a picture of judgement against the types of Churches who practise his behaviour... "In Revelation 2:14, the church of Pergamum is scolded for tolerating the “teaching of Balaam,” or the “doctrine of Balaam.” Balaam’s name is also invoked in 2 Peter 2:15 and Jude 1:11, both in warnings about the conduct and message of false teachers. All of these are references to the Old Testament character of Balaam, who tried unsuccessfully to prophesy against the people of Israel (Numbers 22). He eventually advised King Balak of Moab, the enemy of Israel, to pursue a campaign of seduction against them (Numbers 31:8). The doctrine of Balaam is a serious problem. Balaam, a prophet from Mesopotamia, was willing to use his God-given talents for illicit purposes. Even though he knew Balak was God’s enemy, he tried to sell his prophetic gifts to help him. When that didn’t work, Balaam counseled Balak on the most effective way to weaken Israel. This was through seduction, using Moabite and Midianite women to tempt the Israelites into sexual relationships and into pagan rituals. According to 2 Peter 2:15, Balaam’s “way” is a choice to promote falsehood for financial reasons. A person following the doctrine of Balaam is willing to compromise his beliefs for the sake of economics. He acts to enable sinful behaviors for personal gain or even participate in them."
Well, they were invaded by brutal forces that were invading thinking they are superior to the others, so I am actually feeling bad for the people of Moab who were beset by hoards of hostiles
I wouldnt call balaam spiritually as dumb as a rock, for even that could be a compliment for a rock is upon what the church is built. Especially considering that he had ties with the Lord and followed his instruction, until he was enticed and fell short of true glory he had the opportunity to attain by heeding the Lords every instruction.
Balaam had the knowledge who God was. But did not follow God with all his heart. You can see from Balaam's actions that he still left an opening for doubt or bad choice. King Balak first sent servants to ask to curse the Israelites Balaam then said, "Wait a minut, I'm going to ask God'' God said that the Israelites cannot be cursed because they are blessed. Balaam passed this on to the servants, so he could not go with them. King Balak then sent new servants. but with the same question. Balaam should have just said: No, man, you have already had an answer, go back home. But he said, wait I'm going to ask again.... God now says ok go with them but "just do as I say" Then we read that God is angry with Balaam when he goes along on his donkey. (probably Balaam should have sent the 2nd servants home immediately since God had already answered the first time) Arriving at King Balak, we again see that Balaam leaves room for doubt or bad choices. Again and again King Balak asks Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam will therefore ask God several times. But answer remains the same. "No I blessed the Israelites" Balaam should have just cut off after the first time. In the last part of Numbers 24 we read that Balaam, after talking with God, blessed the Israelites and then Balak (irritated) and Balaam both went home. That seems to be the end of the story, but then we read in Numbers 25 that the Israelites make a mistake by entering into relations with the people of King Balak. (the Moabites) Through these relations they are persuaded to worship false gods. How this situation arose cannot be found in Numbers but only in Revelation 2. So Jesus tells there that Balak and Balaam then came together again after which Balaam taught King Balak that the Israelites cannot be cursed but can curse themselves . So they let the Moabite women come into contact with the Israelite men and then the Israelites stupidly accepted the temptation.
3/7/2022 There is an error at the 8:04 mark. The first “Balak” is written, but then is read aloud as “Balam and his donkey”….. Thank you for the video.
Balaam was a known powerful Prophet of God not a sorcerer then, but he swayed from the God because of money and later gave in to sorcery and taught Moab how to make the God far from Isreal and Isreal suffered greatly because of it and later Balaam died a shameful death..
Get right with God friends, don't wait another day! About 500 prophecies fulfilled hundreds and thousands of years in advance prove the Bible is God's word. Believe and repent, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4!
I just read this yesterday & was wondering about him because he seem to of started out on the right path. Thanks for the video.I’m wondering why God wouldn’t give the Levites an inheritance ?
numbers 18:21 to the levites i have given every tithe in israel for any inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting numbers 35:2 command the people of israel to give to the levites some of the inheritance of their possession as cities for them to dwell in. and you show give to the levites pasturelands around the cities joshua 18:7 the levites have no portion among you for the priesthood of the Lord is their heritage
@@john01513 Thanks because I’ve been ready Old Testament & I guess I misunderstood. But re read it in a bit because it was bugging me that all the others got an inheritance & they worked so hard for the Lord. I need you around to answer questions I have. But thanks
Why would God want to speak to an evil man? It may be, that Balaam was not as evil as Bible scholars make him out to be. He may not have received the same instruction as Israel: 'The Imperfection of Man' Yet, Balaam was wise enough not to curse Israel, and he knew the voice of God, and God answered Him..
Well he stopped his nonsense when he was about to be slain by the Sword of an Angel, so at least he had some limits to his behaviour... He probably had a liking for Wine & Partying too
God can and does take what is meant for harm and use it for good. It’s not the only time in the Bible he did that. (Also, with many “evil“ people, they can also be found to have done very good things. That’s often how they cover up their evil ways, but sometimes people just aren’t 100% evil, they have good sides and bad sides, and sometimes those two sides can be very extreme). And God can use whomever he wants, however he wants, whenever he wants. And he does. He knows what he’s doing. 😊
Psalms 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
So God didn't know that his heart wasn't with him?????? Does God not know about his choices?? How did he choose a prophet that is wicked??? Do you really believe that God will take a land from its original inhabitants and give it to his chosen???? Was God not capable of giving a land that was not inhabited and made it paradise for them?????
Balaam probably cursed God or Jesus and that's why he started blessing everyone instead of cursing. I feel like it's somehow a guide to understand Gospel of Judas
Honestly you don't have to be a Saint to get saved. You can have sins in your life and trust in the Lord with all your heart to get saved. Honestly only a handful of saints have even been on Earth. When you refuse to sin you essentially don't receive God's blessings. When you chose to serve God life changes in an awesome way. You start to appreciate all things you're given from him. Those who can be trusted with little will be given much. He did what he can for God and is all you have to do.
Samson was a Judge from the Tribe of Dan; chosen by God: he had super human strength given to him by God's Holy Spirit! He did what God instructed him to do. But he sinned against God, and God punished him; and Sampson paid with his own life. Why does God choose imperfect men to do his bid?
Thank you for your content. Well thought out and referenced meticulously. I thought I knew the story 100%, but now I see the WHOLE picture...even to what is happening in the world right now. May God bless your ministry as long as you preach straight from the Bible (btw, why not KJ 1611?) and preach our Heavenly Father's words under inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Really enjoyed this!!! Thank you!!!
Do you really think God name is our true Creator and that Creator speaks through a Mouth?! Arent the So called God spirits quite changing?! Deceived by a 2000 year old Compiled just lately .
By the Way this Donkey is a Smart Donkey because it was Obedient to Our LORD! And it knew not to Go where the Angel of Our LORD was Standing at! This is Why, this Donkey was Very Smart!
The Profits of today are alot like Balaam before he saw God through the donkey talking with the Angel of God standing in front of them. It's sad that some profits see only money and can't hear from the Living God, but do hear from a false little god.
He heard God, God gave him visions, he spoke what God told him too. However, when he was hired to prophesy, God wouldn’t play that game so he relied on sorcery instead. He wasn’t an Israelite, he wasn’t under God’s covenant, but He still used him... which I find fascinating. There was a whole world out there before the Israelites became a coveted people and God was always at work with whomever He chose to use. Today, most psychics, channelers, reiki “healers, mediums, etc.,…are typically those who really want to help people and have a gift of compassion. They’re just using the wrong power source.
Balaam had the knowledge who God was. But did not follow God with all his heart. You can see from Balaam's actions that he still left an opening for doubt or bad choice. King Balak first sent servants to ask to curse the Israelites Balaam then said, "Wait a minut, I'm going to ask God'' God said that the Israelites cannot be cursed because they are blessed. Balaam passed this on to the servants, so he could not go with them. King Balak then sent new servants. but with the same question. Balaam should have just said: No, man, you have already had an answer, go back home. But he said, wait I'm going to ask again.... God now says ok go with them but "just do as I say" Then we read that God is angry with Balaam when he goes along on his donkey. (probably Balaam should have sent the 2nd servants home immediately since God had already answered the first time) Arriving at King Balak, we again see that Balaam leaves room for doubt or bad choices. Again and again King Balak asks Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam will therefore ask God several times. But answer remains the same. "No I blessed the Israelites" Balaam should have just cut off after the first time. In the last part of Numbers 24 we read that Balaam, after talking with God, blessed the Israelites and then Balak (irritated) and Balaam both went home. That seems to be the end of the story, but then we read in Numbers 25 that the Israelites make a mistake by entering into relations with the people of King Balak. (the Moabites) Through these relations they are persuaded to worship false gods. How this situation arose cannot be found in Numbers but only in Revelation 2. So Jesus tells there that Balak and Balaam then came together again after which Balaam taught King Balak that the Israelites cannot be cursed but can curse themselves . So they let the Moabite women come into contact with the Israelite men and then the Israelites stupidly accepted the temptation.
This summary is missing an important part about Balaam. It is true, he was unable to curse the Israelites for Balak, instead blessing them. However, later, he taught Balak how to entice the Israelites to curse themselves. By mixing with the Moabites, many were enticed by their women, and began to fornicate and eat meat sacrificed to the Moabite's idols. This is known as the "error of Balaam". Balaam couldn't get paid by directly cursing the Israelites, and could only bless them. But he could get paid by teaching Balak to entice them with fornication and Moabite practices (meat sacrificed to their idols) where then many Israelites cursed themselves in these practices. Numbers 31:16.
Balaam used a tactice that works down to this day, that of using sex as a way of luring the faithless Israelites into worshipping Baal of Peor, that cost some 24,000 men their lives.(Num 25:1-9) It was only because the son of Eleazer the high priest, Phinehas, who took a spear into the tent of chieftain Zimri and pierced through Zimri and Cozbi while they were engaged in sexual relations that stopped the plague that Jehovah brought on the nation of Israel, so that Jehovah God made a covenant of peace with him, because he "tolerated no rivalry towards his God".(Num 25:10-13) Who among men (as well as women) are loyal to their mates, unwilling to look longingly at another woman (or man as a "hunk") ?(see Matt 5:27-30) It is of real interest that almost 500 years later, that King Solomon of ancient Israel (reigned 1037-998 B.C.E.) found out that morality was almost non-existent within the territory of Israel. At Ecclesiastes 7, he wrote: "I discovered this: More bitter than death is the woman who is like a hunter’s net, whose heart is like dragnets, and whose hands are like prison chains (like the Moabite women at Numbers 25). The one who pleases the true God will escape her, but the sinner is captured by her (such as the 24,000 men who were "captured", giving in to their sexual desires). See, this is what I found,” says the congregator. “I investigated one thing after another to reach my conclusion, but what I continually sought, I have not found. One man out of a thousand I found (that was morally clean), but a (morally clean) woman among them I have not found. This alone I have found: The true God made mankind upright (or with high morals), but they have sought out many schemes (sexually or otherwise).”(Ecc 7:26-29) Today, where can you find a morally clean man or woman ? They are as rare as hen's teeth.
The thing that boggles my mind the Bible speaks of so much interaction between people and God and God's angels and the devil etc etc can someone please tell me where God's been for the last 2,000 years? Seems he's been on vacation. He speaks to no one now. There are no Prophets there are no angels. He's left us to our own demise? Can someone please explain this to me.
The people of Moses had now had to fight many battles. The people they fought had taken Gods energy and truth to a level they felt comfortable with and used only for their own benefit. Moses was to go beyond this level of thought and fight these people with Gods stronger power. The enemy was used to taking power and gladly accepted Gods true power. This power was at odds with the enemies life power and consumed them. The prophet was doing the same but knew how to use the power without death. The donkey is a beast of burden. It represents life that takes power from good or evil and is used by others. So the prophet uses the power of others rather than directly from God. Gods truth would kill him. He uses the collective thought power of man and amplifies good thought in a man to bless and amplifies the evil thought within a man to curse him. He manipulates situations to gain power. The Donkey does as commanded by the manipulator until a higher power gets in the way and shows the truth. The Donkey does not want the truth and wants to go around the truth. It is forced to stop even when its master beats it up. God uses good and evil like the prophet but not for profit. God uses every thought for good. Evil energy is magnified with truth and it works against itself. A certain dictator will be eaten up by his own thought. The people gather together as never before. The cities will be rebuilt with pride. Goodness will stand proud and manipulators will unwittingly bring countries together. One mind one purpose.
No, the Donkey didn't try to evade the Truth - it was trying to save its Life! The point is, that even his DONKEY was smarter & more obedient to God than he was, even when the Donkey was being beaten for obeying God! "I've been your Donkey since I was young, when have I EVER behaved like this & smashed your leg against the rocks? Can't you SEE the Sword God sent to take your Life? So why do you BEAT me?"
@@bullterror5 The donkey never argued. It went along with what ever the master said. Not only did it say ok but supported him. It took him where ever he desired. Its about the body and the mind. The higher consciousness can be used for good or evil. The body of people can support or decline. The beast of burden was protecting itself. It saw danger while the higher consciousness was busy in its own selfish thought. The master did not care for the donkey other than it was useful. Neither wanted to come to harm. The mind rules the body but sometimes the body is just used without thought. The body sends messages to the mind when in danger. So the lowest part of him realised who was standing in the way. Why then could not the so called higher awareness see what was happening. Because he was in self thought, self awareness only. Power to him was for manipulating and not for Gods purpose. Only his. We burden ourselves all the time by manipulating energy to make a world work for us rather than Gods purpose. God says that it will go His way what ever you try to walk. We walk in circles so at some point we will come to where we started.
22:49 people in the ane believed that because it's true. So it would be more accurate to say people in the ane KNEW that different gods had dominion over different areas. We are stupid and deny this obvious fact
God is merciful. He always forgives. Never be ashamed to take your failures to him. He is for you, not against you! God is with you in the storm. He knows your troubles, he hears you! He is for you, on your side, always! It may feel silent at times, but he’s holding you close! May the Lord return soon! We are drawing closer. He is coming! Believe and trust in the Lord, you will be saved. Period. May the Lord bless you all! Hang in there family. Stay strong. It is not easy following the Lord. We are scoffed at. We give up our earthly dreams, our fleshly desires. What the enemy offers is short lived, but heaven is forever! Life may seem or be unfair, but God is with you! Always remember that. Things may get better or worse for you, but a kingdom awaits you! Finish the race! Repent daily and carry your cross. This world is fading fast. Your troubles are temporary! New channel here, I’d appreciate any kind of support. Don’t give up! God loves you so much! So do I. The Lord bless you!!
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Amen Brother GOD BLESS YOU AND US ALL FOREVER AND EVER AMEN AND AMEN HALLELUJAH!!!! 👼💗🙏🙌📯
God Bless You.
@Miguel Hernandez you didn't fail! You just started! We all are!🫂😁 all we can do is spread the lord's word, and do his bidding! No more being greedy, no more doing things ONLY for ourselves and our own families. They didn't work! We have to feed those who need food, give to those that need, assure them when they cry in the street, not judge them for being on drugs, give people who need rides, a ride, and shelter those from the" justice" system. With us, or without, we are taking this world back, and making a new heaven. For those who wish to continue living the way you do, worshipping money, do so! It won't matter. To all the wicked, continue! Do it more so! It won't matter. 😁🤣🤭 We are here, and more are coming.
Remember that time he forgave the people of sodom and gomorrah or how about those 40 kids who made fun of a bald man how the entire planet when he drowned people with water
Not only will God use the our enemies, but he will also use the wicked to teach us lessons that support our souls growth. Totally a miraculous God we serve.
Praises to the most high. Let us always do what's pleasing and honorable to our lord, the most high God; for he loves us as though, we are his only child.🥰
God even talked about the church’s in Rev 2:14 practicing the teaching of Balaam
Imagine the patients it takes to know everything and try to get people who know nothing to see. It's like trying to describe the color blue to someone who never had sight, God is truly patient and understanding
Just last night I was thinking about this very thing
The fact that he was a real prophet who could see hundreds of years in advance, is amazing. Not only could he see the rule of King Saul but of King Agag!
Surely he could see only what God allowed him to see...
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN You just ignore all the evidence or u don't know history or u don't believe any history 😅. You just don't want Jesus to be real? Miracle is not magic and magic comes from evil nor it is white or black magic is from evil and at the end their reward is Hell (so horrifying). May God Bless You
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN How dare you? The bible is not a joke book, it is a huge part of human history. Fact, archeologists, NASA, and other scientists use the bible as a basis of their research and they found evidence outside the bible that proved it to be true. There's proof that Jesus did die on the cross and that He's not just a man, He is the Son of God. Through scientific research, they found dried blood in the cloths that wrapped his body and they found that there are only half the number of chromosomes needed to be alive in His DNA. How's that for evidence?
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN so if God is a lie, Jesus is a lie, Bible is a lie, then whats the reality? And what's the exact truth according to you then? May we also know that too, please?
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN may i know what are your beliefs? Dont you believe in God?
The ways of the Lord are mysterious and our minds cannot grasp.
May he turn our hearts of stone to the one of flesh.
May he grant us wisdom and strength to follow in His footsteps to please and worship Him.
In Jesus Christ name!
Glory to God. Thank you for this lesson. Praise The Lord of Lords.
Amen.
Whomever God has blessed, no man shall curse
You would think people would know that by now...
But oh no....
They wanna test, test test, test, test God until He does something SEVERE....
he is definitely one to show us it is not the god of the world but the spirit of life who opens our eyes...
I love these Bible stories . God is so kind and merciful. I’ve never had any other content interrupted so much by ads it’s so annoying…
Of course he was a prophet. He was also a man who was not perfect. But he made sure he only spoke what was commanded of him by the Almighty. That's the sign of all prophets.
It also shows the power of the Almighy. That even in his wicked ways he was not going to cross what was obvious all powerful.
@@undignified2843 nope it does show the power of the Almighty. It shows he recognise the to understanding the level of influence of the Almighty in the lives of mankind & the world.
@@MIHMediaInche was not a prophet, prophets worship the Lord, Balaam uses the Lord for monetary gain, but the Lord used him instead to bless Israel, Balaam went to try to curse Israel and get money but the Lord did not allow him to
He was evil, ABBA YAH would not let him speak the curse on them.
I think we need to look up the definition of "prophet" as Scripture defines it. In short, a prophet tells the news from the Lord. He was definitely a prophet becausethe Lord spoke to him and he relayed that message to whom it was delivered. Just like Jonah. The only difference is that Jonah defied the Lord, and Balaam obeyed the Lord. Balaam may have wanted money, but even from the beginning he pointed out that he could ONLY speak what the Lord told him to say.
This is so powerful. Balaam beat that donkey not recognizing that something spooked it. God is in control.
he beat dat ass ma
May I just say that your narration of the incident with Balalaika and Baalam had me in stitches. Of course it was a serious story but the way you told it was great!☺️
I have always loved this story in the Bible! GOD BLESS Israel!!!!
I love the LORD for His words and will are Yes and Amen
I am asking for prayers for deliverance from anyone who will take the time to pray for me. The Lord has told me I am to lead a great revival in the are I live in, and he has told me it will be very soon. I need all the prayers I can get to fulfill this calling. Thank you all very much, and God bless!!
On it God bless your heart 💪🏾💪🏾
Just focus on taking each step as it comes, stay close to God, remain QUICK to do as He directs & you will be walking the path He called you to in no time...
Just don't get distracted...
Learn to focus, despite your environment...
The world is entering a time of great changes & upheaval, He wouldn't have called you if He hadn't already prepared you - just stay ready whenever you're needed on Duty...
Lifting you up, loosing you from any hindrances, deliverance…and Bull Terror here has good advice. Keep listening to God and as he said, be quick to trust and do what he says. He knows when to have us step forward, run, jump, or hold our position. God’s goal is to always get us there the most effective way for his long-term plans. It doesn’t always look that way to us, but that’s because he knows stuff we don’t know. But we are in very good hands when he’s in the driver’s seat. We just have to resist the urge to yank at the steering wheel, or stomp on the gas or the brakes. 😊
Yes amen I’m praying for you.
@@jlisawolford6222 thank you very much sister. I am still. Battling to be delivered. I have got so close several times, but have always ended up falling short. God bless you
I had a dream a few years ago when i was astray but now i know i have to tell people about it.
In this dream, i was on a hill with my friend and i saw some black animal fall from the sky on its back. when it hit earth, the ground opened up and lava was coming out, it got up to my chin, i couldn't move and i thought 'i guess this is it' then an angel took me by my arm and we went up to sky and to space. In space was a tunnel and we went through it and there was an open gate so we just went in. I stepped on the grass and the angel left me there. I looked around, i remember breathing in fresh air and i saw beautiful trees and a waterfall and i saw a statue or something that represented knowledge. On my left, a man came up, i think it was Jesus, i pointed at the statue and i told him 'we have this down there too' and he said 'what u have down there is nothing compared to what we have here' and i woke up after that, couldn't ask him anything. it is a warning for me and others that we don't know as much as we think we do and we aren't supposed to enjoy this world too much because there is something a lot better for us in heaven. do not give in to this world, these desires of flesh, stay strong in your faith because Jesus Christ is coming back soon!
I accept Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour and i hope you do the same, we have to repent while we still have time
What he told you is definitely true, that’s for sure.
AMEN!! Nothing BETTER/GREATER than GOD Almighty!! Without JESUS we are less than NOTHinG💓💓🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏽💎💡💡💡
And you shall know him because the Holy Spirit never glorifies himself. You didn't attempt to glorify yourself one bit - just told the story as it is. You didn't claim special status for seeing the Lord nor did you say you have some secret knowledge that He hasn't told us.
I believe you.
Jesus Christ has saved my foolish butt so many times I truly have lost count. He is with us every single moment of every single day - because it is RIGHT for him to be with us. For what father would give their son a stone if they asked for food. Keep the faith family! He is coming soon, and His glory comes with Him!!
All I keep hearing is “you can not serve two gods” and balaams story sounds like Paul’s on the road to Damascus
Balaam was far worse, he knew he was working with wicked people to cause harm, but he wanted the money anyway...
When he couldn't bring the curse on the people he was paid to curse to reality & failed, he tried to destroy them another way - he couldn't care less
But he failed, like all of them do...
Wow this story became very clear.Will be diving into Numbers to get more insight🙏🏿I have to say though.I know many people use the NIV but I guarantee if you replace it with the KJV you will see an increase from The Lord in your ministry.Many blessing and Shalom👍🏿
A Strongs concordance bible dictionary in Greek and Hebrew and Smiths Bible dictionary helps alot I agree not using a NIV.Many are following rapture theory doctrine.I rather watch The shepherds chapel or Smyrna Christian Church in Kokomo, Eagle wings ministries, Just Thoughts studies, Fully Alive,Jane Cooper I found are very helpful.💪😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I personally get more of a revelation using the KJV
The complete Jewish Bible is more direct of a translation then KJV.
Thank you for the replies, I should have heeded this a while ago.
Wow God even sees when one abuses an animal. What a kind and wonderful God ❤ he is.
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN "The Bible is a joke book" you wrote, yet you're quoting from it, that's not only hypocrisy in plain sight but stupidity as well, since you're kind of mimicking the exact form of condemnation used by those same christian "fascists". Serpents here, demons there, fanatism at it's worse is what you display. If you were any better, you would lead by example and in a more logical and cohesive manner, not as cryptic as you fakely tried to embellish it.
I don't follow any religion and if you do not also, at least you should leave these people be with what they decided to choose.
Want an example? Even historical channels talk about how Jesus looked like, why placing ANY IMPORTANCE in Jesus physical appearance if he never existed??? AND!, if it's so important to you, go there and preach those channels and their viewers too.
Doesn't God see everything???? Everything....God even knows what we are thinking! So why is this. wow thing?
@@rc.... opinions are like noses 👃, everyone has one.
@@joseph9531 that simile though it could have been anything lmao but yeah get your point
Why didnt he see what was happening in the garden of eden and when Cain killed Abel?
No one comes near god's children .All demons are a mess they all fall amen too the lord of lords and king of kings Jesus Christ 💙
We are all mortal people. The gifts that God gives everyone must be used for His glory. Only God can bless and curse, we are just humans that God choose to share his glory with us when we humble ourselves.
Hear my plea my Lord! Please be merciful towards me and save me and keep me in Jesus Christ name. Please let me get this right Lord!
Numbers 22 - one of my favorite Bible stories
Word for word strait from the mouth of God! How could anyone have ears and not hear it, eyes but not see it and mouth but not taste it?!
Because God blinds some people it’s in the written Word🙏🏽
@@Foodforyoursoul022 yes as he hardened Pharaoh's heart in exodus and confused the peoples tongues of Babylon in geniuses🤔indeed if he's capable of all this and so much more why not confound the minds...it was more of a statement not question but tysvm much for the biblical enlightenment just the same friend 🤓👍
@@elpeehs8479 didn’t mean an offense but that is so scary every time I read that in Genesis it shakes me to my core and I pray that God doesn’t allow that to happen to me due to a hard heart because ultimately the Lord will give you what you want. Blessings to you stay vigilant because the time is drawing near 🙏❤️💪
None taken friend and any part of the Bible that envolves or even merely the mention of our "God's Wrath" aches my very soul, chills to every body member and even my bones to the marrow @@Foodforyoursoul022
Baalam is important because his life destroys the false teaching of once saved always saved. Salvation is a choice from the Almighty!
I agree, balaam is not a false prophet, he is just GREEDY aftrr wealth. Like many preachers today who only love money.
Wonderful subject matter. Many like "Balaam" have existed. Now more than ever, they can be seen in TV and internet always looking for the money.
And always looking for a crowd to lead into destruction with them...
Anything for a dollar, some attention & the perception of "power"...
The bible alone is the word of God
We never add to the bible
@@mollymuch2808 Molly, sadly many preachers add and take from the bible every day. They don't write new editions of the Holy Bible, instead "teach" a different gospel, misleading many. Perhaps with good intentions, still ungodly teaching.
Yes god is merciful and he k so thank you every one I’llpray e eryday I want to help people if I I don”t feel guilty anymore helping people is better so thank you everyone I’m saved
It might be things that are getting harder because the god of the third heaven will save people for his sake and glory and tells us keep praying all he is the key 🔑 prepare all christ is coming bye all 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
is anyone paying attention to the fact that God is not only ACKNOWLEDGING THAT MAGIC/CURSES EXISTS, but he's also giving Balaam the permission/power to wield it... huh, and people say magic isn't real. ya know, the God of the Bible also acknowledges the existence of demons and possession and Satan... think about it.
I am the way, the truth and the life. Verily I say unto you that no man goes unto the Father except through me~Jesus
Wow it's amazing to know that God Almighty can turn the worst people into the best people.😲👍
@Kraig StClair God Almighty doesn't and wouldn't turn the smartest people into babbling fools. That is the reason why it's nowhere in my comment above. The key words in my comment above are "Turn Worst People" (babbling prideful people who brags a lot about themselves and or about other people instead of speaking well about God and giving God the glory, liars, thieves, idolaters, etc) and "Into The Best People" (people who love, understand, trust, and follow God). Now do you understand?
Balsam’s teaching is still living in a lot of people who call themselves Christians today.
Most Christian leaders today teach the doctrine of Balaam and the Nicolatians, especially the once saved always saved heretics and new age marxist grace abusers. They teach that you cannot die for sinning and to mix unrighteousess with righteousness. They worship themselves, money, and teach idolatry and sexual immorality.
"But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." (Rev 2:14-16)
he winds up among the dead after his curse that he brings upon Israelites because of his standing with Ha-Shem which didn't save him from the destruction that was coming his way.
Love this story ❤️
Praise God!
Living in the permissible will of the Almighty God and rejecting His Word has consequences.
The Lord and lordly always ask:
Who are you? What are you about?
The devil and his disciples all eventually ask:
What do you want?
Remember that in your daily life. When those that council you constantly tempt you with wants beyond your possession, or offer only news you want to hear....you are taking council from the second camp.
Ģods mercy and Grace I infinite and enduring.
Balaam, Prophet for hire.
In rabbinic literature Balaam is represented as one of seven gentile prophets; the other six being Beor (Balaam's father), Job, and Job's four friends (Talmud, B. B. 15b). In this literature, Balaam gradually acquired a position among the non-Jews, which was exalted as much as that of Moses among the Jews (Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20); at first being a mere interpreter of dreams, but later becoming a magician, until finally the spirit of prophecy descended upon him (ib. 7).
According to a negative view of Balaam in the Talmud, Balaam possessed the gift of being able to ascertain the exact moment during which God is wroth - a gift bestowed upon no other creature. Balaam's intention was to curse the Israelites at this moment of wrath, and thus cause God himself to destroy them; but God purposely restrained His anger in order to baffle the wicked prophet and to save the nation from extermination (Talmud, Berachot 7a). The Talmud also recounts a more positive view of Balaam, stating that when the Law was given to Israel, a mighty voice shook the foundations of the earth, so much so that all kings trembled, and in their consternation turned to Balaam, inquiring whether this upheaval of nature portended a second deluge; the prophet assured them that what they heard was the voice of God, giving the sacred law to the Israelites (Talmud, Zeb. 116a).
According to Jewish legend, Balaam was made this powerful in order to prevent the non-Jewish tribes from saying: "If we had only had our own Moses, we would be as pious as the Jews." The wicked Balaam is included in the list of persons born circumcised along with Moses in the book Abbot De-Rabbi Natan.[8]
In rabbinical literature the epithet rasha, translating as the wicked one, is often attached to the name of Balaam (Talmud Berachot l.c.; Taanit 20a; Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20:14). Balaam is pictured as blind in one eye and lame in one foot (Talmud Sanhedrin 105a); and his disciples (followers) are distinguished by three morally corrupt qualities:
an evil eye
a haughty bearing
an avaricious spirit
Due to his behavior with the Midianites, the Rabbis interpret Balaam as responsible for the behavior during the Heresy of Peor, which they consider to have been unchastity, and consequently the death of 24,000 victims of the plague which God sent as punishment. When Balaam saw that he could not curse the children of Israel, the Rabbis assert that he advised Balak, as a last resort, to tempt the Hebrew nation to immoral acts and, through these, to the worship of Baal-peor. The God of the Hebrews, adds Balaam, according to the Rabbis, hates lewdness; and severe chastisement must follow (San. 106a; Yer. ib. x. 28d; Num. R. l.c.).
The Rabbis, playing on the name Balaam, call him "Belo 'Am" (without people; that is, without a share with the people in the world to come), or "Billa' 'Am" (one that ruined a people); and this hostility against his memory finds its climax in the dictum that whenever one discovers a feature of wickedness or disgrace in his life, one should preach about it (Sanh. 106b). In the process of killing Balaam (Num. xxxi. 8), all four legal methods of execution-stoning, burning, decapitating, and strangling-were employed (Sanh. l.c.). He met his death at the age of thirty-three (ib.); and it is stated that he had no portion in the world to come (Sanh. x. 2; 90a). The book devotes a special section to the history of the prophet discussing why God has taken away the power of prophecy from the Gentiles (Tan., Balak, 1). Moses is expressly mentioned as the author of this episode in the Pentateuch (B. B. 14b).J. Sr. H. M.
"Ahithophel of the house of Israel and Balaam of the heathen nations were the two great sages of the world who, failing to show gratitude to God for their wisdom, perished in dishonor. To them the prophetic word finds application: 'Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,' Jer. ix. 23" (Num. R. xxii.).[9]
In (Sanhedrin 106b) and (Giṭtin 57a) Balaam may be likened to Jesus. Some have theorized that Balaam became used as a pseudonym for Jesus in Jewish literature.[10][11][12][13] Balaam's father Beor was a son of Laban.[14] The Book of Jasher reports Balaam's sons were Jannes and Jambres[15]
The main root through Edom I love the scholarly and mysterious play on words there. God bless your channel I love you God be with you.
NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,…………. WHY?,…………BECAUSE HE NEVER GAVE UP ON US,…………AMEN
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN your mouth full of serpents, may you have revelation in the eyes of the lord. Amen
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN may you be redeemed in the Lords name I pray Amen.
Amazing work 💕✨💕✨💕✨💕🧘♂️
Thus was so good...
Balaam had a daughter, named Pam Balaam, otherwise known as "Black Betty".
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@InfamousKiddXD it's a song.....he's being a goof. That was funny though.
Are are all those people today, we are only flowers 🌹🌹🌹 that quickly fading, we here today and gone tomorrow. Therefore, trust and live for God Almighty.
For a long time I had envisioned the Isrselite encampment as a vast miltitude surrounding the Tabernacle with 3 tribes stationed in an area on each of the Tabernacle's 4 sides like the clouds surrounding the eye of a huricane. Wrong picture. Whatever the length of the side of the Tabernacle was, the encampment for the three tribes on that side were not to exceed that dimension, but were to extend in a straight line no wider than that side. So, what did Balaam and Balak see from the mountaintops? A cross spread over the length and width of the plain. A sign to every Jew then and now of their Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego:
In the narrative, the three Hebrew men are thrown into a fiery furnace turned up 7 times hotter, by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon for refusing to bow down to the king's image.
They were in the Fire with an Angelic being with the appearance of "The Son of Man"...
Same thing happened to Abram, before he was Abraham. Nimrod threw him in a Firey Furnace too, after first turning it up 7 times hotter than usual. In the Fire Abram was accompanied by an Angelic being with the appearance of "The Son of Man"....
Jesus appears all through the Old Testament or the Jewish Books, when it's the right time, then more people will notice He was there all the time...
Thank you for this remarkable story that came to pass. However is it necessary to repeat each sentence so many times.
What God blesses no one can curse, when God makes a promises to His people God is a keeper of His word even when we mess up God is still faithful to His word unlike us who makes vows/promises unto the God, and then break them.
Balaams got balek making offerings to the Lord God- see how He moves, amen!!!!
Balak and previously Pharoah did the same thing. Despite numerous warnings, they still disobeyed God concerning Israel. Both they and their people suffered greatly. Sadly, this is typical of most unbelievers in general. But Baalam is a sad reminder, that even when blessed with the Word of God, they still can come to ruin because in the long run, still turn against God. This too is a warning. Both believers and unbelievers can be judged if they reject God in the long run. But for different reasons.
@NEAR TERM EXTINCTION - HUMAN First off, there are records and archeological finds that has proven events from the bible did happen and has proven Jesus' existence. Secondly, there's deeper evidence through testimonies that Jesus has saved and will continue to save no matter how much people like you try to convince them otherwise. I don't know what kind of drugs you're taking or what kind of pain you went through that hardened your heart against God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus in such a way, but I hope He helps you before you fall in death's grasp.
Yeah, wayyyyy to many people in Churches & claiming to be Prophets have ZERO fear of God...
This shows they don't even believe consequences exist for their behaviours, they don't really believe God exists, that they are somehow exempt or have a free pass & nothing will ever happen to them...
If they really believed in the God they talk about they would be AFRAID of doing wrong...
Do you really think God name is our true Creator and that Creator speaks through a Mouth?! Arent the So called God spirits quite changing?! Deceived by a 2000 year old Compiled just lately .
Nicely done.
thank you Lord for your messenger ! i am seeking whos Balaam , i though is the devil o the statue ; thank you Lord ! Oh ' Lord , thank you ;
it appears that you've offended a devil. Once you start seeking God, the enemy starts to attack you to keep you from Gods word. stay strong and pray for protection, strength and endurance. "I can do ALL THINGS through CHRIST, who strengthens me!"
Balaam is also in the Book of Revelation, he is used as a picture of judgement against the types of Churches who practise his behaviour...
"In Revelation 2:14, the church of Pergamum is scolded for tolerating the “teaching of Balaam,” or the “doctrine of Balaam.” Balaam’s name is also invoked in 2 Peter 2:15 and Jude 1:11, both in warnings about the conduct and message of false teachers.
All of these are references to the Old Testament character of Balaam, who tried unsuccessfully to prophesy against the people of Israel (Numbers 22). He eventually advised King Balak of Moab, the enemy of Israel, to pursue a campaign of seduction against them (Numbers 31:8). The doctrine of Balaam is a serious problem.
Balaam, a prophet from Mesopotamia, was willing to use his God-given talents for illicit purposes. Even though he knew Balak was God’s enemy, he tried to sell his prophetic gifts to help him. When that didn’t work, Balaam counseled Balak on the most effective way to weaken Israel. This was through seduction, using Moabite and Midianite women to tempt the Israelites into sexual relationships and into pagan rituals.
According to 2 Peter 2:15, Balaam’s “way” is a choice to promote falsehood for financial reasons.
A person following the doctrine of Balaam is willing to compromise his beliefs for the sake of economics. He acts to enable sinful behaviors for personal gain or even participate in them."
Well, they were invaded by brutal forces that were invading thinking they are superior to the others, so I am actually feeling bad for the people of Moab who were beset by hoards of hostiles
Then you are ignorant of the extreme evil of the Moabites that was a continual abomination before the Lord.
@@annemurphy9339 if someone took your land, canceled your culture, said there god better than your idols you would be pissed, looking for another home
@@annemurphy9339, hey, Anne. What exactly were the Moabites doing?
@Anne Murphy , Oh, and, also, why did the God of the Bible not only (1) create evil, and (2), allow the Moabites to do whatever they were doing?
I'm not clean but God tells me things
He was talking to the donkey like this had happened before 😂 I'd immediately freak out...
I was wondering the same thing
It's a little deeper than this 💯
Very Informative! God Bless You!
I really wish the dudes who wrote the Bible cared about developing some sort of writing style. They sure did like the number 3...
Hoping to find this network on Spotify
I know it’s never too late thanks everyone here
WICKNESS is hate FOR OUR CHRIST JESUS WHO ALLOW MANKIND TO NAIL JESUS TO OUR CROSS TO PAY FOR OUR SINS, FOREVER BE BLESSED
I wouldnt call balaam spiritually as dumb as a rock, for even that could be a compliment for a rock is upon what the church is built.
Especially considering that he had ties with the Lord and followed his instruction, until he was enticed and fell short of true glory he had the opportunity to attain by heeding the Lords every instruction.
Balaam had the knowledge who God was.
But did not follow God with all his heart.
You can see from Balaam's actions that he still left an opening for doubt or bad choice.
King Balak first sent servants to ask to curse the Israelites
Balaam then said, "Wait a minut, I'm going to ask God''
God said that the Israelites cannot be cursed because they are blessed. Balaam passed this on to the servants, so he could not go with them.
King Balak then sent new servants. but with the same question.
Balaam should have just said: No, man, you have already had an answer, go back home.
But he said, wait I'm going to ask again....
God now says ok go with them but "just do as I say"
Then we read that God is angry with Balaam when he goes along on his donkey. (probably Balaam should have sent the 2nd servants home immediately since God had already answered the first time)
Arriving at King Balak, we again see that Balaam leaves room for doubt or bad choices.
Again and again King Balak asks Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam will therefore ask God several times. But answer remains the same. "No I blessed the Israelites" Balaam should have just cut off after the first time.
In the last part of Numbers 24 we read that Balaam, after talking with God, blessed the Israelites and then Balak (irritated) and Balaam both went home. That seems to be the end of the story, but then we read in Numbers 25 that the Israelites make a mistake by entering into relations with the people of King Balak. (the Moabites) Through these relations they are persuaded to worship false gods.
How this situation arose cannot be found in Numbers but only in Revelation 2. So Jesus tells there that Balak and Balaam then came together again after which Balaam taught King Balak that the Israelites cannot be cursed but can curse themselves .
So they let the Moabite women come into contact with the Israelite men and then the Israelites stupidly accepted the temptation.
John 14:2
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
Great story. Have you got anything on enki or marduk.
3/7/2022
There is an error at the 8:04 mark. The first “Balak” is written, but then is read aloud as “Balam and his donkey”…..
Thank you for the video.
There are a few contradictions in the story as told as well, maybe got things out of order and such.
Jesus Christ is lord amen 🙏❤️✝️✝️🙏
Balaam was a known powerful Prophet of God not a sorcerer then, but he swayed from the God because of money and later gave in to sorcery and taught Moab how to make the God far from Isreal and Isreal suffered greatly because of it and later Balaam died a shameful death..
Get right with God friends, don't wait another day! About 500 prophecies fulfilled hundreds and thousands of years in advance prove the Bible is God's word. Believe and repent, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4!
All Praise to the Most High God Balaam, Amen.
I just read this yesterday & was wondering about him because he seem to of started out on the right path. Thanks for the video.I’m wondering why God wouldn’t give the Levites an inheritance ?
numbers 18:21 to the levites i have given every tithe in israel for any inheritance, in return for their service that they do, their service in the tent of meeting
numbers 35:2 command the people of israel to give to the levites some of the inheritance of their possession as cities for them to dwell in. and you show give to the levites pasturelands around the cities
joshua 18:7 the levites have no portion among you for the priesthood of the Lord is their heritage
@@john01513 Thanks because I’ve been ready Old Testament & I guess I misunderstood. But re read it in a bit because it was bugging me that all the others got an inheritance & they worked so hard for the Lord. I need you around to answer questions I have. But thanks
Why would God want to speak to an evil man? It may be, that Balaam was not as evil as Bible scholars make him out to be. He may not have received the same instruction as Israel: 'The Imperfection of Man' Yet, Balaam was wise enough not to curse Israel, and he knew the voice of God, and God answered Him..
Well he stopped his nonsense when he was about to be slain by the Sword of an Angel, so at least he had some limits to his behaviour...
He probably had a liking for Wine & Partying too
God can and does take what is meant for harm and use it for good. It’s not the only time in the Bible he did that. (Also, with many “evil“ people, they can also be found to have done very good things. That’s often how they cover up their evil ways, but sometimes people just aren’t 100% evil, they have good sides and bad sides, and sometimes those two sides can be very extreme). And God can use whomever he wants, however he wants, whenever he wants. And he does. He knows what he’s doing. 😊
@@bullterror5 an angel or The Angel???
Psalms 119:2
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Revelation 3:10
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
So God didn't know that his heart wasn't with him?????? Does God not know about his choices?? How did he choose a prophet that is wicked??? Do you really believe that God will take a land from its original inhabitants and give it to his chosen????
Was God not capable of giving a land that was not inhabited and made it paradise for them?????
Hallelujah
Balaam probably cursed God or Jesus and that's why he started blessing everyone instead of cursing. I feel like it's somehow a guide to understand Gospel of Judas
Honestly you don't have to be a Saint to get saved. You can have sins in your life and trust in the Lord with all your heart to get saved. Honestly only a handful of saints have even been on Earth. When you refuse to sin you essentially don't receive God's blessings. When you chose to serve God life changes in an awesome way. You start to appreciate all things you're given from him. Those who can be trusted with little will be given much. He did what he can for God and is all you have to do.
Amen
God is the almighty he used Balaam like he used Satan to straighten Job out, Balaam thought he could manipulate God but he got fooled ;)
Samson was a Judge from the Tribe of Dan; chosen by God: he had super human strength given to him by God's Holy Spirit!
He did what God instructed him to do.
But he sinned against God, and God punished him; and Sampson paid with his own life.
Why does God choose imperfect men to do his bid?
To shame the wise. 1 Corinthians 1: 27
Let those who boast, boast in the Lord
Thank you for your content. Well thought out and referenced meticulously. I thought I knew the story 100%, but now I see the WHOLE picture...even to what is happening in the world right now. May God bless your ministry as long as you preach straight from the Bible (btw, why not KJ 1611?) and preach our Heavenly Father's words under inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Really enjoyed this!!! Thank you!!!
Do you really think God name is our true Creator and that Creator speaks through a Mouth?! Arent the So called God spirits quite changing?! Deceived by a 2000 year old Compiled just lately .
By the Way this Donkey is a Smart Donkey because it was Obedient to Our LORD! And it knew not to Go where the Angel of Our LORD was Standing at!
This is Why, this Donkey was Very Smart!
The Profits of today are alot like Balaam before he saw God through the donkey talking with the Angel of God standing in front of them. It's sad that some profits see only money and can't hear from the Living God, but do hear from a false little god.
He heard God, God gave him visions, he spoke what God told him too. However, when he was hired to prophesy, God wouldn’t play that game so he relied on sorcery instead. He wasn’t an Israelite, he wasn’t under God’s covenant, but He still used him... which I find fascinating. There was a whole world out there before the Israelites became a coveted people and God was always at work with whomever He chose to use. Today, most psychics, channelers, reiki “healers, mediums, etc.,…are typically those who really want to help people and have a gift of compassion. They’re just using the wrong power source.
"Balaam beats the ass" lol not the sentence I planned on hearing on this channel but I'm not complaining
Amen..
I am on this chapter in my Bible study. How awesome!
There are so many contradictions in this interpretation. he was "wicked" yet god still spoke to him as a prophet.
Balaam had the knowledge who God was.
But did not follow God with all his heart.
You can see from Balaam's actions that he still left an opening for doubt or bad choice.
King Balak first sent servants to ask to curse the Israelites
Balaam then said, "Wait a minut, I'm going to ask God''
God said that the Israelites cannot be cursed because they are blessed. Balaam passed this on to the servants, so he could not go with them.
King Balak then sent new servants. but with the same question.
Balaam should have just said: No, man, you have already had an answer, go back home.
But he said, wait I'm going to ask again....
God now says ok go with them but "just do as I say"
Then we read that God is angry with Balaam when he goes along on his donkey. (probably Balaam should have sent the 2nd servants home immediately since God had already answered the first time)
Arriving at King Balak, we again see that Balaam leaves room for doubt or bad choices.
Again and again King Balak asks Balaam to curse the Israelites. Balaam will therefore ask God several times. But answer remains the same. "No I blessed the Israelites" Balaam should have just cut off after the first time.
In the last part of Numbers 24 we read that Balaam, after talking with God, blessed the Israelites and then Balak (irritated) and Balaam both went home. That seems to be the end of the story, but then we read in Numbers 25 that the Israelites make a mistake by entering into relations with the people of King Balak. (the Moabites) Through these relations they are persuaded to worship false gods.
How this situation arose cannot be found in Numbers but only in Revelation 2. So Jesus tells there that Balak and Balaam then came together again after which Balaam taught King Balak that the Israelites cannot be cursed but can curse themselves .
So they let the Moabite women come into contact with the Israelite men and then the Israelites stupidly accepted the temptation.
@@MrTahref This in no way handles the contradictions i have highlighted.
So the tribe of Levis were the caretakers of the tabernacle ,cool
Amen 🙏
This summary is missing an important part about Balaam. It is true, he was unable to curse the Israelites for Balak, instead blessing them. However, later, he taught Balak how to entice the Israelites to curse themselves. By mixing with the Moabites, many were enticed by their women, and began to fornicate and eat meat sacrificed to the Moabite's idols. This is known as the "error of Balaam". Balaam couldn't get paid by directly cursing the Israelites, and could only bless them. But he could get paid by teaching Balak to entice them with fornication and Moabite practices (meat sacrificed to their idols) where then many Israelites cursed themselves in these practices. Numbers 31:16.
I had no big problem with Balaam until he started beating the donkey :(
Balaam used a tactice that works down to this day, that of using sex as a way of luring the faithless Israelites into worshipping Baal of Peor, that cost some 24,000 men their lives.(Num 25:1-9) It was only because the son of Eleazer the high priest, Phinehas, who took a spear into the tent of chieftain Zimri and pierced through Zimri and Cozbi while they were engaged in sexual relations that stopped the plague that Jehovah brought on the nation of Israel, so that Jehovah God made a covenant of peace with him, because he "tolerated no rivalry towards his God".(Num 25:10-13)
Who among men (as well as women) are loyal to their mates, unwilling to look longingly at another woman (or man as a "hunk") ?(see Matt 5:27-30) It is of real interest that almost 500 years later, that King Solomon of ancient Israel (reigned 1037-998 B.C.E.) found out that morality was almost non-existent within the territory of Israel.
At Ecclesiastes 7, he wrote: "I discovered this: More bitter than death is the woman who is like a hunter’s net, whose heart is like dragnets, and whose hands are like prison chains (like the Moabite women at Numbers 25). The one who pleases the true God will escape her, but the sinner is captured by her (such as the 24,000 men who were "captured", giving in to their sexual desires). See, this is what I found,” says the congregator. “I investigated one thing after another to reach my conclusion, but what I continually sought, I have not found. One man out of a thousand I found (that was morally clean), but a (morally clean) woman among them I have not found. This alone I have found: The true God made mankind upright (or with high morals), but they have sought out many schemes (sexually or otherwise).”(Ecc 7:26-29)
Today, where can you find a morally clean man or woman ? They are as rare as hen's teeth.
The thing that boggles my mind the Bible speaks of so much interaction between people and God and God's angels and the devil etc etc can someone please tell me where God's been for the last 2,000 years? Seems he's been on vacation. He speaks to no one now. There are no Prophets there are no angels. He's left us to our own demise? Can someone please explain this to me.
Does this repeat through out??
The people of Moses had now had to fight many battles. The people they fought had taken Gods energy and truth to a level they felt comfortable with and used only for their own benefit. Moses was to go beyond this level of thought and fight these people with Gods stronger power. The enemy was used to taking power and gladly accepted Gods true power. This power was at odds with the enemies life power and consumed them.
The prophet was doing the same but knew how to use the power without death. The donkey is a beast of burden. It represents life that takes power from good or evil and is used by others. So the prophet uses the power of others rather than directly from God. Gods truth would kill him. He uses the collective thought power of man and amplifies good thought in a man to bless and amplifies the evil thought within a man to curse him. He manipulates situations to gain power.
The Donkey does as commanded by the manipulator until a higher power gets in the way and shows the truth. The Donkey does not want the truth and wants to go around the truth. It is forced to stop even when its master beats it up. God uses good and evil like the prophet but not for profit. God uses every thought for good. Evil energy is magnified with truth and it works against itself.
A certain dictator will be eaten up by his own thought. The people gather together as never before. The cities will be rebuilt with pride. Goodness will stand proud and manipulators will unwittingly bring countries together. One mind one purpose.
No, the Donkey didn't try to evade the Truth - it was trying to save its Life!
The point is, that even his DONKEY was smarter & more obedient to God than he was, even when the Donkey was being beaten for obeying God!
"I've been your Donkey since I was young, when have I EVER behaved like this & smashed your leg against the rocks? Can't you SEE the Sword God sent to take your Life? So why do you BEAT me?"
@@bullterror5 The donkey never argued. It went along with what ever the master said. Not only did it say ok but supported him. It took him where ever he desired. Its about the body and the mind.
The higher consciousness can be used for good or evil. The body of people can support or decline. The beast of burden was protecting itself. It saw danger while the higher consciousness was busy in its own selfish thought. The master did not care for the donkey other than it was useful. Neither wanted to come to harm. The mind rules the body but sometimes the body is just used without thought. The body sends messages to the mind when in danger. So the lowest part of him realised who was standing in the way. Why then could not the so called higher awareness see what was happening. Because he was in self thought, self awareness only. Power to him was for manipulating and not for Gods purpose. Only his.
We burden ourselves all the time by manipulating energy to make a world work for us rather than Gods purpose. God says that it will go His way what ever you try to walk. We walk in circles so at some point we will come to where we started.
22:49 people in the ane believed that because it's true. So it would be more accurate to say people in the ane KNEW that different gods had dominion over different areas. We are stupid and deny this obvious fact
Praise to our Lord Jesus ✝️🙏Amen,