Balaam's Parable Examined

What was Balaam's sin? How did he compromise the truth? Why did he compromise the truth? How close can a man get to proclaim the truth and still be a reprobate? What is a parable and why was Balaam proclaiming a blessing that he did not agree with? What is the difference between the forbearance of God toward sin and total redemption in Christ? Is the shedding of blood mandatory to complete redemption? Is there anything good or righteous our flesh? Can you speak of the bread when you have never tasted it? Was redemption completed in Christ’s death on the cross? Why is Christ the Star of Jacob?