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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 21 KJV; Ch. 22 CEV; Ch. 23 GWT; Ch. 24 NASB

Podcast Introduction

It’s the Law Monday, and we’ll read Numbers 21-24. I’m calling this episode “Balaam’s Eager Disobedience.“

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Summary

In Numbers 22, the story revolves around Balaam and Balak. Balak sends messengers to Balaam, urging him to come and curse the Israelites. At first, God instructs Balaam not to go because He has blessed the Israelites. However, Balak sends more distinguished messengers, tempting Balaam with promises of great honor and wealth. Although Balaam outwardly declares his loyalty to God, he expresses his willingness to see if God has any other instructions. This reveals a temptation within him. God grants Balaam permission to go with the men if they come to call him. However, Balaam acts out of eagerness and disobeys by immediately getting up and going with them. This eagerness, coupled with his pursuit of personal gain, angers God. God does not look favorably upon those who conspire to harm His people, and Balaam's actions go against God's instructions.

In Numbers 24, Balaam disappoints Balak once again, but he remains faithful to delivering the message God has given him. This narrative teaches us an important lesson. Despite our failures and sins, we can turn back to God, confess our wrongdoings, and continue to serve His purposes. Our credibility may feel tarnished, but by seeking forgiveness and allowing God to use us, we can still be effective instruments for Him. It is vital not to let the enemy discourage us or rob us of the blessings that come from following God's will. Throughout the Bible, we see imperfect individuals who failed at times, yet God accomplished His will through them. The same applies to us if we persevere, remain faithful, and do not give up or give in to despair.

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00Don't let the enemy of your soul steal away the blessing of following after God and doing His will just because you stumble.

Steve Webb 0:14It's the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, and podcasting since 2004, my name is Steve Webb and I'm your OG Godcaster. It's The Law Monday, and we'll read Numbers 21 through 24. The website is lifespringmedia.com and I'll have contact information at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our gracious heavenly Father, how we thank you for your Word and we thank you for our time together. I pray that you would teach us today as we read and that you would bless this time. I pray this in Jesus' name, amen. Okay, let's get started.

Steve Webb 0:51Numbers, chapter 21. And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah. And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the w...