Balak, Balaam and Balaam's Ass

Provocative passage which reveals how seriously the Lord takes his word. When he speaks and reveals his Word, it is that he might be obeyed. Balak had a incorrect view of God and how he might be influenced. He tries to hire Balaam to utter prophecies against Israel. We will see:

1. The Growing Fear of the Lord in Canaan
2. The Errant Hope of Manipulating God
3. The Surprising Source of Wise Instruction