In chapter 22 of numbers, the children of israel were stationed in the plains of moab by jericho on the east side of the jordan. Introduction while i was preparing to teach on the prophet balaam, i went to the church library to check out some of the best commentaries on the book of numbers. General because of this success in sauls family, he grew up with much pressure riding on his shoulders. Numbers 2225 new international version niv balak summons balaam. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. You say, that only applies to the book of revelation. Numbers 22 25 new international version niv balak summons balaam. God was angry because balaam went when he had specifically told him, dont go unless they come to you and ask you. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him. Two of the commentaries had never been checked out before.
Sermons worldwide missionary baptist church of detroit, mi. Balaam is a diviner in the torah old testament whose story begins in chapter 22 of the book of numbers numbers. It is a matter of mere conjecture at what point of time this command was given. The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. Numbers 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this 12 volume, chapter by chapter commentary of 4,800 sermon outlines and 24,000 homiletic references. Now the donkey saw the angel of the lord standing in the way with his drawn. Over the course of chapters 23 and 24, the king of moab continues to entreat balaam. Then gods anger was aroused because he went, and the angel of the lord took his stand in the way as an adversary against him. Numbers 21 new international version niv arad destroyed. It teaches six biblical truths about the healthy attitudes as well as unhealthy attitudes.
Balak was ruling moab and heard all israel had done to the amorites and was afraid. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Numbers chapter 22 bible bible sermons online bible. The holy angels oppose sin, and perhaps are employed in preventing it more than we are aware. In days when many are disillusioned and seeking for more, through the ministry of david legge we seek to provide bible based teaching and preaching which will lead you into a deeper relationship with god. Study guide for numbers 22 by david guzik blue letter bible.
Preach the word is a notforprofit christian ministry which exists to provide sound bible teaching to all. Bible sermons online, the bible, numbers chapter 22. Oct 27, 2015 the book of numbers chapter 22 dramatized king james version hosanna faith comes by hearing english c2kjv public domain p 1997 hosanna all rights. God said, if the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them, and yet gods anger was kindled because he went. Testimony before the montgomery county commissioners on why marriage can only be between one man and one woman oct. Numbers 21 niv arad destroyed when the canaanite bible. Every reader of this book must have observed that in numbers 22. The bible tells us that this gospel, this good news, is the power of god for the. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on numbers. Plans for women plans about books of the bible what is gods calling for your work. Read numbers 22 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Where does god say the book of esther is perfect scripture. As i was in the process of checking them out, i discovered something interesting.
Choose a tab below to view either our sermons or weekly lessons. Watch our overview video on the book of numbers, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Preach the word sermons indexed by scripture reference. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The moabites were sick with fear because of the israelites. In the previous chapter, balaam tried to curse israel and could not. Now he was riding on his donkey and his two servants were with him. The book of numbers god further defines the roles of the priests and levites, and institutes a tithing plan to support t. Sermon by pastor todd riley of islington baptist church on april 07, 20 numbers. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. In numbers 22 and 23, the protagonist is not moses but balaam, a man residing near. Balak could never pay enough money to balaam to make god curse israel. Preach on topics including disobedience and lack of faith, the promises of god, and the sure redemptive purposes of god for his people.
Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Baalam prophesied from the high places of baal numbers 22. Bible books study guides from the executable outlines series by mark a. When god speaks through unexpected sources numbers 2224. When god listed his complaints about the people, he said they had tested him ten times see numbers 14.
Numbers 2225 niv balak summons balaam bible gateway. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Then the children of israel moved, and camped in the plains of moab on the side of the jordan across from jericho. General there is a balance somewhere, but its not with the weight of the world pressing so hard on you that you cant get a break throughits not in the shout or the dance.
As it concerned the priests and their daily ministration, it would be natural to suppose that it was given at the time when the tabernacle service was set up, i. God placed his people on a path to really be spiritual victors for the kingdom. Instead, it says that balaam got up in the morning and saddled his donkey, and off he went. He sent messengers to balaam the son of beor at pethor. Day one, day two, day threeso on throughout the chronicle of creation. If i had a sword in my hand, i would kill you right now. Read numbers 22 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Study the bible online using commentary on numbers 22 and more. They then make their way from sinai to kadesh barnea. At first glance the book of numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. General let us begin at a point in scripture which refers to two things the blood of jesus accomplished for believers, in order to lead up the significance of the above text. Now balak the son of zippor saw all that israel had done to the amorites. Numbers 22, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is not made worse than really it was, but is shown to be exceedingly sinful.
This is the exact same place where the israelites have been hanging out since god freed them from slavery back in exodus. Free access to sermons on book of numbers, church sermons, illustrations on book of numbers, and powerpoints for preaching on book of numbers. I was a disc jockey at the colleges fm radio station and i worked the 6pm to midnight shift. They are preparing to move out in military fashion, ready to possess the promised land numbers 1. Numbers 22 niv balak summons balaam then the bible gateway. Indeed, moab was filled with dread because of the israelites. And the children of israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of moab on this side jordan by jericho. The last chapters of the bible number the city limits of the new jerusalem, the gates of pearl, and the bejeweled foundations of the heavenly home. Oct 15, 2010 this is a bible lesson based on number. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Balaam was riding his donkey and his two servants were with him. Because he went because he went of his own accord, with the princes of moab, and did not wait till they came to call him, which was the sign and condition of gods permission, but rather himself rose and called them.
How could people who had escaped egypt, walked safely across the dry floor of the red sea, and eaten miraculous food doubt that god was with them. Numbers 2225 niv balak summons balaam then the bible. Theyve been in this same spot for about a year and now theyre getting ready to start out on their journey to this land flowing with milk and honey that god keeps talking about. Book of numbers chapter 22 kjv audio bible youtube. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible studies available for online browsing and downloading. With their control of transjordan secured, israel moved unimpeded to the plains of moab in preparation for assaulting canaan. This passage from numbers 6 that were going to study tonightand were not going to go through the whole chapter, because as some of you may know, maybe because youve read ahead, maybe because you remember the different contents of the books of the bible and you know that numbers 6 has a very. Numbers is also called the book of the march and the roll call numbers 33.
It may help to get the lay of the land of the book of numbers before we take up the story of balaam. This is a selftest on chapters 22 36 of the book of numbers. I found the three good commentaries that were not in my own library. Numbers begins with the israelites at mount sinai, after the giving of the law. Come now therefore, i pray thee, curse me this people. If you will deliver these people into our hands, we will totally destroy their cities. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. The two hebrew words that describe his father indicate that he was a mighty warrior with much valor and he also was a very wealthy man. Numbers 22, new international version niv the bible app. Jun 14, 2018 the book of numbers continues the history of the people of israel after they escaped from egypt, and it tells what happened during the forty years when the israelites lived in the desert on their journey from mount sinai to canaan, this book is named numbers because it begins with moses counting the israelites to find out the number of people in each of israels twelve tribes. Bible study guides executable outlines free sermon.
Numbers chapter 14 verse by verse bible commentary. Sermons on numbers first presbyterian church, jackson. Numbers with god in the wilderness gimme shelter dr. It might, too, be called the book of murmurings because from beginning to end it is filled with the spirit of rebellion against god. Im sure someone will post how not every thing in the bible is not suppose to be taken literal but i say if the holy spirit inspired those who wrote the bible to write the words, there is a reason god wants us to believe it. An old testament overview of the book of numbers made to count numbers when you study the book of numbers there are many interesting interactions between god, his leader and his people. Title the english title numbers comes from the greek lxx and latin vg. Our sermon ideas on numbers will help you preach a powerful message on gods purpose in bringing israel out of the wilderness to a land of promise. Complete text of numbers 22 from the authorized king james bible. A man named balaam suddenly appears in the book of numbers. Albright, the journal of biblical literature, an article.
Balaam was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him. The angel and balaams donkey 22 then gods anger was kindled because balaam was going along, and the angel of the lord stood in the road to oppose him. The story of balaam in the book of numbers provides us with a case study of. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Going thy way as the lord instructs requires thorough obedience. Moses had been a consistent man of faith among a people who had been consistently faithless. And he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants were with him. He sent messengers to balaam, a seer, to have him come down and curse the children of israel. At this chapter begins the famous story of balak and balaam, their attempt to curse israel, and the baffling of that attempt.