_He set his face toward the wilderness._ THE FACE SET TOWARD THE WILDERNESS Evidently there is a change at this point in Balaam’s method. Hitherto he has played the soothsayer. At last he confesses himself vanquished, and instead of renewing the practices of his magic science, awaits, with eye fixe... [ Continue Reading ]
_Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee._ GOD WILL BE MERCIFUL TO SUCH AS BE MERCIFUL TO THE CHURCH God will bless those that do good to His people, they shall not lose their labour that favour the Church, but such as are enemies unto them shall find God an enemy unto... [ Continue Reading ]
_Balak’s anger was kindled against Balaam._ BALAAM AND BALAK I. The cause of Balak’s anger. That Balaam had not fulfilled the terms of his contract (Numbers 24:10). 1. Consider the reason and nature of the contract. Urgency of case. Great reputation of Balaam. 2. Consider the position and reputa... [ Continue Reading ]
_I shall see Him, but not now: I shall behold Him, but not nigh._ BALAAM’S VISION As I read these words I seem to look on the scene described. What do I see? I see the top of a wild mountain range, and I see altars smoking with sacrifices. Hard by stands Balak, with many slaves bearing costly gift... [ Continue Reading ]
_Balaam rose up, and went, and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way._ THE PARTING OF BALAAM AND BALAK: THE SEPARATIONS OF LIFE I. Balaam and Balak parted, having utterly failed in their designs. II. They parted with characters considerably modified by their association with each oth... [ Continue Reading ]