Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Who was Balaam in the Bible, and why did his donkey speak? Pastor Doug Batchelor examines the story of Balaam in Numbers 22 and reveals how greed and compromise can prevent us from following God’s will.

Balaam heard God’s instructions, yet his desire for wealth and recognition kept pulling him in the wrong direction. Discover why God turned Balaam’s intended curses into blessings, what the talking donkey teaches about spiritual blindness, and how Balaam eventually led Israel into sin. His story warns every believer to examine whether we are truly led by God or simply seeking His approval for what we already want.

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