Balaam was a prophet who used his gift to earn money by uttering blessings and curses. (Yes, that used to be a thing.) He also had a donkey, who was wiser than he was.

2 Peter 2:12-16 (NLT) ; 彼 得 後 書 2:12-16 (CUVS)
Numbers 22:4-6 (NLT) ; 民 數 記 22:4-6 (CUVS)

You can read more of Balaam’s story here:
Numbers 22-24 (NLT) ; 民 數 記 22-24 (CUVS)

You can also download Pastor Ryan’s sermon notes (not a transcript).

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