About this episode
This is our Q+R on the book of Numbers in the Old Testament. This audio originally came from a Youtube series of Q+R's that Jon and Tim did. You can view the original Q+R video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwaNoZ35NA And our videos on the book of Numbers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zebxH-5o-SQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp5MIrMZFqo Thank you to all our supporters! You are so meaningful to us! Q's and Timestamps It seems like the pagan sorcerer Balaam has an awareness or a relationship with the Lord, the god of the Hebrews. Is this possible? (2:50) Did Balaam really have the power to bless and curse people? (9:09) Does Balaam predict Jesus as the coming king and Messiah of Israel in his final prophecy in Numbers 24? (10:35) What is the deal with the story of the bronze snakes in Numbers 21? (15:43) What is the "Book of the Wars of the Lord" in Numbers 21? (21:50) What does it mean to "bless" in Numbers? Especially the priestly blessing in the Old Testament? (26:58) Why is Moses unable to enter the promised land as a punishment when he strikes the rock in Numbers 20 ? Doesn't that seem harsh? (32:20) What is the difference between being ceremonially impure/unclean and being sinful? (41:04) Music Credits: Defender Instrumental by Rosasharn Music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.