Sharper Iron From Kfuo Radio

For a few chapters, Moses turns our attention toward the camp of Israel’s enemy. King Balak of Moab realizes that physical force will not succeed against Israel, so he attempts spiritual warfare against Israel’s God. Balak offers to pay the false prophet Balaam to curse Israel. Balaam agrees to go, saying that he will only be able to say what has been spoken to him first. When Balaam’s actions displease the LORD, the LORD sends His angel to block the way, but Balaam only recognizes what is happening when the LORD opens the mouth of Balaam’s donkey to speak. By the time Balaam gets to Balak, the stage has been set for both men to witness firsthand that God’s Word will be spoken and accomplished, no matter what human might or wisdom attempts.  Rev. Sean Daenzer, Director of Worship for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and chaplain for the International Center in St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Numbers 22:1-41.  "Wilderness Wanderings” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through t