Blessings vs. Curses? | S1 Ep. 5
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God's Blessing is Unstoppable: The Story of Balak and Balaam | Kingdom Culture Podcast
In this episode of the Kingdom Culture Podcast, we explore the intriguing story from Numbers 22 of Balak, the Moabite king, and Balaam, the pagan prophet. Host Reagan dives deep into the plot where Balak seeks Balaam's help to curse the Israelites, but God's blessings remain unshakeable. Despite multiple attempts and lucrative offers, Balaam ultimately adheres to God's directive, blessing the Israelites instead. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that no matter the opposition or the schemes against you, God's blessings cannot be thwarted. Tune in to gain insights and encouragement from this Biblical narrative.
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
00:52 Context of Numbers 22
01:05 Characters: Balak and Balaam
01:17 Balak's Fear and Request
03:46 Balaam's Initial Response
04:52 Balak's Persistence
06:36 Balaam's Journey and Encounter
08:10 Balaam's Blessings Instead of Curses
11:25 Balak's Frustration and Final Attempt
13:37 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
16:19 Closing Remarks and Future Topics
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