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Balak, Balaam, a donkey, and the Angel of the Lord
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Bulletin: Bulletin August 30
Newsletter: Weekly Letter Aug 23 2020
Scriptures: Psalm 145; Numbers 22-24
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- Great Is the Lord (lyrics & melody, video, 2, background – 2nd item, author interviews: 1,2,3)
- Immortal, Invisible (lyrics & melody, orchestra & choir, video, contemporary, mystical, background,2, commentary, 2)
- God of Grace and God of Glory (lyrics; YouTube)
Norma Holtslander
In Numbers 22-24 we have an angel only seen by a donkey who speaks. We have a pagan prophet, Balaam, who worships other gods, not God alone. This same prophet beats the donkey but ultimately speaks God’s message to the King of Moab. And this king of Moab, Balak, is scared out of his mind as he sees the people of Israel camped ominously on the plains of Moab.
What does all this have to say to us today, if anything?