An Overview of The Bible
Numbers: Part Three
Chapters 22-36
In Moab
• King Balak pays Balaam to CURSE Israel
Numbers 22:22-35 – Balaam’s donkey saves his life
• Balaam tries to curse Israel THREE times, but God only allows him to pronounce BLESSINGS
Numbers 24:10-14 – Balak is furious with Balaam
• The 4th blessing is about a victorious KING who will fulfill the PROMISE to Abraham
• As they prepare to enter the Promised Land they take another CENSUS
Numbers 26:1-2 “Twenty years old or more who can serve in Israel’s army”
• The Book of DEUTERONOMY is Moses’ reminder of God’s Law and Promises