{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Numbers 22\u201324 :: A Talking Donkey and God\u2019s Unstoppable Blessing","description":"In this episode, we step into one of the most surprising stories in the Bible \u2014 talking donkeys, hired curses, and blessings that can\u2019t be stopped.   We meet Balaam, a mysterious pagan prophet-for-hire. He\u2019s not part of Israel, but he hears from God \u2014 and when the king of Moab tries to pay him to curse God\u2019s people, things don\u2019t go according to plan.   Today, we dive into:   \u00b7        Who Balaam really was (and why he\u2019s so hard to pin down) \u00b7        The ancient practice of paying prophets to curse enemies \u00b7        That unforgettable moment with a talking donkey \u00b7        And how all of this unexpectedly points to Jesus   Even in confusion, compromise, or enemy schemes, God\u2019s blessing holds firm.   PLUS, please be sure you don\u2019t miss the announcement at the end of today\u2019s episode with all the details about OOBT\u2019s upcoming summer break \u2013 my plans, the official return date, and so much more! I do hope you find moments to connect more fully with those you love AND with your Bibles in study this summer!   For the full episode show notes, please go to Mfahringmfahring.com\/numbers-22-24 ","author_name":"Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring","author_url":"https:\/\/mfahring.com\/show-notes\/","html":"