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Bible Riddle: September 2004
Would you consider Giving rebuke To that old serpent called Satan? Or commanding the devil in Jesus' name? That action's unwise, it is CERTAIN! Do more study of the scriptures And RE-consider any such action. Find what the angel said... To the devil in contention About Moses' body hidden. Of the short books see the longest... Of the four which have one chapter; (Two there are equal in verse count) And you'll find what you are after. ( Answer Next Month ) Answer to August 2004's Riddle — Baalam.
NUMBERS 22:4-7, 21-35 Balak, the Moabite king, besought Baalam to curse the Israelites. This is the tale of his going, and the occasion of his contrary she-ass who spoke after the third blow. NUMBERS 24:25 Ultimately Baalam fails Balak, and goes. DEUTERONOMY 23:3 -5, JOSHUA 24:8-10, & NEHEMIAH 13:1-3 Three recountings of how the Lord turned Baalam's curse into a blessing for Israel. JOSHUA 13:15 -23 The fate of Baalam, death by Israel, is mentioned. MICAH 6:2-8 Micah mentions Balak's consultations with Baalam... 2PETER 2:9 -16 Peter gives a short reference to the ass rebuking Baalam for his madness, Baalam who loved the wages of unrighteousness. JUDE 1:3 -11 The error of Baalam referred to as one running greedily for a reward. REVELATION 2:12 -17 The doctrine of Baalam described as casting stumbling blocks, teaching Israel to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit fornication. |