Who was Balaam And Why Is He Important To Us? Prophet, Sorcerer, Saint or Sinner? 

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Of course he was a prophet. He was also a man who was not perfect. But he made sure he only spoke what was commanded of him by the Almighty. That's the sign of all prophets.

Not only will God use the our enemies, but he will also use the wicked to teach us lessons that support our souls growth. Totally a miraculous God we serve. Praises to the most high. Let us always do what's pleasing and honorable to our lord, the most high God; for he loves us as though, we are his only child.🥰

Imagine the patients it takes to know everything and try to get people who know nothing to see. It's like trying to describe the color blue to someone who never had sight, God is truly patient and understanding

Whomever God has blessed, no man shall curse

The fact that he was a real prophet who could see hundreds of years in advance, is amazing. Not only could he see the rule of King Saul but of King Agag!

This is so powerful. Balaam beat that donkey not recognizing that something spooked it. God is in control.

The ways of the Lord are mysterious and our minds cannot grasp. May he turn our hearts of stone to the one of flesh. May he grant us wisdom and strength to follow in His footsteps to please and worship Him. In Jesus Christ name!

Glory to God. Thank you for this lesson. Praise The Lord of Lords.

he is definitely one to show us it is not the god of the world but the spirit of life who opens our eyes...

No one comes near god's children .All demons are a mess they all fall amen too the lord of lords and king of kings Jesus Christ 💙

I have always loved this story in the Bible! GOD BLESS Israel!!!!

We are all mortal people. The gifts that God gives everyone must be used for His glory. Only God can bless and curse, we are just humans that God choose to share his glory with us when we humble ourselves.

I love the LORD for His words and will are Yes and Amen

Wow God even sees when one abuses an animal. What a kind and wonderful God ❤ he is.

Yes god is merciful and he k so thank you every one I’llpray e eryday I want to help people if I I don”t feel guilty anymore helping people is better so thank you everyone I’m saved

Wonderful subject matter. Many like "Balaam" have existed. Now more than ever, they can be seen in TV and internet always looking for the money.

is anyone paying attention to the fact that God is not only ACKNOWLEDGING THAT MAGIC/CURSES EXISTS, but he's also giving Balaam the permission/power to wield it... huh, and people say magic isn't real. ya know, the God of the Bible also acknowledges the existence of demons and possession and Satan... think about it.

Hear my plea my Lord! Please be merciful towards me and save me and keep me in Jesus Christ name. Please let me get this right Lord!

I am asking for prayers for deliverance from anyone who will take the time to pray for me. The Lord has told me I am to lead a great revival in the are I live in, and he has told me it will be very soon. I need all the prayers I can get to fulfill this calling. Thank you all very much, and God bless!!

All I keep hearing is “you can not serve two gods” and balaams story sounds like Paul’s on the road to Damascus

Wow this story became very clear.Will be diving into Numbers to get more insight🙏🏿I have to say though.I know many people use the NIV but I guarantee if you replace it with the KJV you will see an increase from The Lord in your ministry.Many blessing and Shalom👍🏿

he winds up among the dead after his curse that he brings upon Israelites because of his standing with Ha-Shem which didn't save him from the destruction that was coming his way.

I love these Bible stories . God is so kind and merciful. I’ve never had any other content interrupted so much by ads it’s so annoying…

Baalam is important because his life destroys the false teaching of once saved always saved. Salvation is a choice from the Almighty!

I had a dream a few years ago when i was astray but now i know i have to tell people about it. In this dream, i was on a hill with my friend and i saw some black animal fall from the sky on its back. when it hit earth, the ground opened up and lava was coming out, it got up to my chin, i couldn't move and i thought 'i guess this is it' then an angel took me by my arm and we went up to sky and to space. In space was a tunnel and we went through it and there was an open gate so we just went in. I stepped on the grass and the angel left me there. I looked around, i remember breathing in fresh air and i saw beautiful trees and a waterfall and i saw a statue or something that represented knowledge. On my left, a man came up, i think it was Jesus, i pointed at the statue and i told him 'we have this down there too' and he said 'what u have down there is nothing compared to what we have here' and i woke up after that, couldn't ask him anything. it is a warning for me and others that we don't know as much as we think we do and we aren't supposed to enjoy this world too much because there is something a lot better for us in heaven. do not give in to this world, these desires of flesh, stay strong in your faith because Jesus Christ is coming back soon! I accept Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour and i hope you do the same, we have to repent while we still have time

Balsam’s teaching is still living in a lot of people who call themselves Christians today.

It might be things that are getting harder because the god of the third heaven will save people for his sake and glory and tells us keep praying all he is the key 🔑 prepare all christ is coming bye all 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Numbers 22 - one of my favorite Bible stories

Wow it's amazing to know that God Almighty can turn the worst people into the best people.😲👍

Balaam, Prophet for hire.

May I just say that your narration of the incident with Balalaika and Baalam had me in stitches. Of course it was a serious story but the way you told it was great!☺️

Living in the permissible will of the Almighty God and rejecting His Word has consequences.

I agree, balaam is not a false prophet, he is just GREEDY aftrr wealth. Like many preachers today who only love money.

Ģods mercy and Grace I infinite and enduring.

Are are all those people today, we are only flowers 🌹🌹🌹 that quickly fading, we here today and gone tomorrow. Therefore, trust and live for God Almighty.

I am the way, the truth and the life. Verily I say unto you that no man goes unto the Father except through me~Jesus

Word for word strait from the mouth of God! How could anyone have ears and not hear it, eyes but not see it and mouth but not taste it?!

Praise God!

In rabbinic literature Balaam is represented as one of seven gentile prophets; the other six being Beor (Balaam's father), Job, and Job's four friends (Talmud, B. B. 15b). In this literature, Balaam gradually acquired a position among the non-Jews, which was exalted as much as that of Moses among the Jews (Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20); at first being a mere interpreter of dreams, but later becoming a magician, until finally the spirit of prophecy descended upon him (ib. 7). According to a negative view of Balaam in the Talmud, Balaam possessed the gift of being able to ascertain the exact moment during which God is wroth - a gift bestowed upon no other creature. Balaam's intention was to curse the Israelites at this moment of wrath, and thus cause God himself to destroy them; but God purposely restrained His anger in order to baffle the wicked prophet and to save the nation from extermination (Talmud, Berachot 7a). The Talmud also recounts a more positive view of Balaam, stating that when the Law was given to Israel, a mighty voice shook the foundations of the earth, so much so that all kings trembled, and in their consternation turned to Balaam, inquiring whether this upheaval of nature portended a second deluge; the prophet assured them that what they heard was the voice of God, giving the sacred law to the Israelites (Talmud, Zeb. 116a). According to Jewish legend, Balaam was made this powerful in order to prevent the non-Jewish tribes from saying: "If we had only had our own Moses, we would be as pious as the Jews." The wicked Balaam is included in the list of persons born circumcised along with Moses in the book Abbot De-Rabbi Natan.[8] In rabbinical literature the epithet rasha, translating as the wicked one, is often attached to the name of Balaam (Talmud Berachot l.c.; Taanit 20a; Midrash Numbers Rabbah 20:14). Balaam is pictured as blind in one eye and lame in one foot (Talmud Sanhedrin 105a); and his disciples (followers) are distinguished by three morally corrupt qualities: an evil eye a haughty bearing an avaricious spirit Due to his behavior with the Midianites, the Rabbis interpret Balaam as responsible for the behavior during the Heresy of Peor, which they consider to have been unchastity, and consequently the death of 24,000 victims of the plague which God sent as punishment. When Balaam saw that he could not curse the children of Israel, the Rabbis assert that he advised Balak, as a last resort, to tempt the Hebrew nation to immoral acts and, through these, to the worship of Baal-peor. The God of the Hebrews, adds Balaam, according to the Rabbis, hates lewdness; and severe chastisement must follow (San. 106a; Yer. ib. x. 28d; Num. R. l.c.). The Rabbis, playing on the name Balaam, call him "Belo 'Am" (without people; that is, without a share with the people in the world to come), or "Billa' 'Am" (one that ruined a people); and this hostility against his memory finds its climax in the dictum that whenever one discovers a feature of wickedness or disgrace in his life, one should preach about it (Sanh. 106b). In the process of killing Balaam (Num. xxxi. 8), all four legal methods of execution-stoning, burning, decapitating, and strangling-were employed (Sanh. l.c.). He met his death at the age of thirty-three (ib.); and it is stated that he had no portion in the world to come (Sanh. x. 2; 90a). The book devotes a special section to the history of the prophet discussing why God has taken away the power of prophecy from the Gentiles (Tan., Balak, 1). Moses is expressly mentioned as the author of this episode in the Pentateuch (B. B. 14b).J. Sr. H. M. "Ahithophel of the house of Israel and Balaam of the heathen nations were the two great sages of the world who, failing to show gratitude to God for their wisdom, perished in dishonor. To them the prophetic word finds application: 'Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,' Jer. ix. 23" (Num. R. xxii.).[9] In (Sanhedrin 106b) and (Giṭtin 57a) Balaam may be likened to Jesus. Some have theorized that Balaam became used as a pseudonym for Jesus in Jewish literature.[10][11][12][13] Balaam's father Beor was a son of Laban.[14] The Book of Jasher reports Balaam's sons were Jannes and Jambres[15]

Very Informative! God Bless You!

The main root through Edom I love the scholarly and mysterious play on words there. God bless your channel I love you God be with you.

Love this story ❤️

The Lord and lordly always ask: Who are you? What are you about? The devil and his disciples all eventually ask: What do you want? Remember that in your daily life. When those that council you constantly tempt you with wants beyond your possession, or offer only news you want to hear....you are taking council from the second camp.

Amazing work 💕✨💕✨💕✨💕🧘‍♂️

I'm not clean but God tells me things

Balaam had a daughter, named Pam Balaam, otherwise known as "Black Betty".

Balaams got balek making offerings to the Lord God- see how He moves, amen!!!!

Thus was so good...

For a long time I had envisioned the Isrselite encampment as a vast miltitude surrounding the Tabernacle with 3 tribes stationed in an area on each of the Tabernacle's 4 sides like the clouds surrounding the eye of a huricane. Wrong picture. Whatever the length of the side of the Tabernacle was, the encampment for the three tribes on that side were not to exceed that dimension, but were to extend in a straight line no wider than that side. So, what did Balaam and Balak see from the mountaintops? A cross spread over the length and width of the plain. A sign to every Jew then and now of their Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Nicely done.

Balak and previously Pharoah did the same thing. Despite numerous warnings, they still disobeyed God concerning Israel. Both they and their people suffered greatly. Sadly, this is typical of most unbelievers in general. But Baalam is a sad reminder, that even when blessed with the Word of God, they still can come to ruin because in the long run, still turn against God. This too is a warning. Both believers and unbelievers can be judged if they reject God in the long run. But for different reasons.

Most Christian leaders today teach the doctrine of Balaam and the Nicolatians, especially the once saved always saved heretics and new age marxist grace abusers. They teach that you cannot die for sinning and to mix unrighteousess with righteousness. They worship themselves, money, and teach idolatry and sexual immorality. "But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth." (Rev 2:14-16)

NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST,…………. WHY?,…………BECAUSE HE NEVER GAVE UP ON US,…………AMEN

What God blesses no one can curse, when God makes a promises to His people God is a keeper of His word even when we mess up God is still faithful to His word unlike us who makes vows/promises unto the God, and then break them.

By the Way this Donkey is a Smart Donkey because it was Obedient to Our LORD! And it knew not to Go where the Angel of Our LORD was Standing at! This is Why, this Donkey was Very Smart!

thank you Lord for your messenger ! i am seeking whos Balaam , i though is the devil o the statue ; thank you Lord ! Oh ' Lord , thank you ;

Jesus Christ is lord amen 🙏❤️✝️✝️🙏

It's a little deeper than this 💯

Thank you for this remarkable story that came to pass. However is it necessary to repeat each sentence so many times.

I am on this chapter in my Bible study. How awesome!

Hallelujah

John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

WICKNESS is hate FOR OUR CHRIST JESUS WHO ALLOW MANKIND TO NAIL JESUS TO OUR CROSS TO PAY FOR OUR SINS, FOREVER BE BLESSED

He heard God, God gave him visions, he spoke what God told him too. However, when he was hired to prophesy, God wouldn’t play that game so he relied on sorcery instead. He wasn’t an Israelite, he wasn’t under God’s covenant, but He still used him... which I find fascinating. There was a whole world out there before the Israelites became a coveted people and God was always at work with whomever He chose to use. Today, most psychics, channelers, reiki “healers, mediums, etc.,…are typically those who really want to help people and have a gift of compassion. They’re just using the wrong power source.

Amen

I know it’s never too late thanks everyone here

Balaam was a known powerful Prophet of God not a sorcerer then, but he swayed from the God because of money and later gave in to sorcery and taught Moab how to make the God far from Isreal and Isreal suffered greatly because of it and later Balaam died a shameful death..

Amen..

Well, they were invaded by brutal forces that were invading thinking they are superior to the others, so I am actually feeling bad for the people of Moab who were beset by hoards of hostiles

Why would God want to speak to an evil man? It may be, that Balaam was not as evil as Bible scholars make him out to be. He may not have received the same instruction as Israel: 'The Imperfection of Man' Yet, Balaam was wise enough not to curse Israel, and he knew the voice of God, and God answered Him..

GRATITUDE.....0

Hoping to find this network on Spotify

He was talking to the donkey like this had happened before 😂 I'd immediately freak out...

BALAM é um gato oriental belíssimo. 😻🎄💓💓🐈💓💓🐈‍⬛💯

Amen 🙏

I wouldnt call balaam spiritually as dumb as a rock, for even that could be a compliment for a rock is upon what the church is built. Especially considering that he had ties with the Lord and followed his instruction, until he was enticed and fell short of true glory he had the opportunity to attain by heeding the Lords every instruction.

The Profits of today are alot like Balaam before he saw God through the donkey talking with the Angel of God standing in front of them. It's sad that some profits see only money and can't hear from the Living God, but do hear from a false little god.

Thank you for your content. Well thought out and referenced meticulously. I thought I knew the story 100%, but now I see the WHOLE picture...even to what is happening in the world right now. May God bless your ministry as long as you preach straight from the Bible (btw, why not KJ 1611?) and preach our Heavenly Father's words under inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Really enjoyed this!!! Thank you!!!

Psalms 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Revelation 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Praise to our Lord Jesus ✝️🙏Amen,

All Praise to the Most High God Balaam, Amen.

Great story. Have you got anything on enki or marduk.

So God didn't know that his heart wasn't with him?????? Does God not know about his choices?? How did he choose a prophet that is wicked??? Do you really believe that God will take a land from its original inhabitants and give it to his chosen???? Was God not capable of giving a land that was not inhabited and made it paradise for them?????

God is the almighty he used Balaam like he used Satan to straighten Job out, Balaam thought he could manipulate God but he got fooled ;)

Balaam probably cursed God or Jesus and that's why he started blessing everyone instead of cursing. I feel like it's somehow a guide to understand Gospel of Judas

Honestly you don't have to be a Saint to get saved. You can have sins in your life and trust in the Lord with all your heart to get saved. Honestly only a handful of saints have even been on Earth. When you refuse to sin you essentially don't receive God's blessings. When you chose to serve God life changes in an awesome way. You start to appreciate all things you're given from him. Those who can be trusted with little will be given much. He did what he can for God and is all you have to do.

Samson was a Judge from the Tribe of Dan; chosen by God: he had super human strength given to him by God's Holy Spirit! He did what God instructed him to do. But he sinned against God, and God punished him; and Sampson paid with his own life. Why does God choose imperfect men to do his bid?

This summary is missing an important part about Balaam. It is true, he was unable to curse the Israelites for Balak, instead blessing them. However, later, he taught Balak how to entice the Israelites to curse themselves. By mixing with the Moabites, many were enticed by their women, and began to fornicate and eat meat sacrificed to the Moabite's idols. This is known as the "error of Balaam". Balaam couldn't get paid by directly cursing the Israelites, and could only bless them. But he could get paid by teaching Balak to entice them with fornication and Moabite practices (meat sacrificed to their idols) where then many Israelites cursed themselves in these practices. Numbers 31:16.

I really wish the dudes who wrote the Bible cared about developing some sort of writing style. They sure did like the number 3...

Blessed 📖💪🏿🙏

3/7/2022 There is an error at the 8:04 mark. The first “Balak” is written, but then is read aloud as “Balam and his donkey”….. Thank you for the video.

I just read this yesterday & was wondering about him because he seem to of started out on the right path. Thanks for the video.I’m wondering why God wouldn’t give the Levites an inheritance ?

"Balaam beats the ass" lol not the sentence I planned on hearing on this channel but I'm not complaining

Just like the Two Prophets & the Lion.. "Did God realllly say that?"

So the tribe of Levis were the caretakers of the tabernacle ,cool

As God used evil in the Garden. Good came out of it.

The thing that boggles my mind the Bible speaks of so much interaction between people and God and God's angels and the devil etc etc can someone please tell me where God's been for the last 2,000 years? Seems he's been on vacation. He speaks to no one now. There are no Prophets there are no angels. He's left us to our own demise? Can someone please explain this to me.

The whole book of numbers Really intrigued me, thestory of the talking donkey is one of my favorite in the Bible your commentary is well put, i love how you explained (why)Balak plan was doomed to start, and in scripture "God asks a question" I love it!!why do you think God was angry? The Bible didn't say clear but I thought in Num22:20 where God said go up with them but do only what I tell you to do,, in verse 21 Balam got up the next morning I didn't read where God told him what to do yet? my thoughts were, God was angry about Balaam rush, "without His(God) counsel? I would love to hear more thoughts on it

God has a covenant with Israeli no one can disruption to that country, mighty god