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Balaam's donkey was prevented from passing by a soldier carrying a sword
True
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Numbers 22 - It was an angel
Isn’t it wild to think about a talking donkey? The story of Balaam and his donkey is one of those fascinating moments in the Bible that sticks out. Balaam was a non-Israelite prophet called to curse the Israelites, but God had other plans! Instead, God sent an angel to block Balaam's path. The amazing twist? Balaam's donkey could see the angel when Balaam couldn’t! This part of the story showcases how God can work through unexpected channels. It’s like your regular day suddenly getting flipped upside down — but with a splash of divine intervention!
Now here’s a fun fact: donkeys were incredibly valuable in ancient times. Just imagine how legendary Balaam’s donkey became after openly conversing with its master! Some folks believe that Israelites often saw animals as instruments of God. Balaam pounding the road to pronounce a curse only to have Rebellion Mountain show him who’s boss clears out any question about where support lies!
Additionally, this point connects across scripture, emphasizing the theme of Divine guidance. Remember those moments where God used unlikely heroes or even creation itself to make a point? Just like how Jesus drew profound lessons from nature, Balaam's experience prompts us to gaze deeper at how God communicates—often in the most unexpected ways. Whether it’s through the tiniest flower or the world's oldest talking donkey, the divine can inflate the simplest observations into mighty lessons!
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Balaam's camel was prevented from passing by an angel
False
In which book would you find the record of Balaam and his donkey?
Ecclesiastes
Ruth
Numbers
What was the angel that blocked the way of Balaam's donkey doing?
Sitting
Hovering
Kneeling
The donkey spoke to Balaam, true or false?
True
How many times did Balaam strike his donkey?
Three
Four
Two
What did Balaam want to do to the donkey for its stubborn behaviour?
Kill it
Reward it
Sell it
Why did the prophet Balaam's donkey stop and refuse to move forward?
It fell into a pit
An angel blocked the path
It was afraid of lions
Who prevented a war when he said "you should not fight against your brothers" to Rehoboam?
Shallum
Samlah
Shemaiah
Which overweight king of Moab was killed when a sword was thrust into his belly?
Merom
Jobab
Jabin
Whose ear was cut off with a sword at the arrest of Jesus?
Peter
Servant of the High Priest
Mark