[Hebrews 11:6]

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[Jolla]

Thank you for another wonderful story and art review. I do not recall ever reading that story in Bible School. A few of your choices are like that.

[Maudeen]

Another great one!

[left that other site]

There is actually more than ONE ass in this story!

Welcome back! :-)

[themidnightskulker]

Please ping me for the series.The stories are great and I enjoy the art.
Thank you for all you are doing.
This is the best use of limited bandwidth I have had all week.

Thanks,
Sean

[Forgiven_Sinner]

I particularly like Rembrandt and Ratner’s depictions.

Although this episode has life and death consequences for millions of people over thousands of years, including Balaam’s own life, I still think it’s one of the funniest scenes in the Bible.

Just making a donkey speak is humorous enough, but Balaam talks back to the donkey and answers his question! If anyone has the gift of prophesy, just remember Balaam’s donkey also had it and don’t become proud.

Further, several pictures had Balaam worshipping the Angel of the Lord, indicating he was a Theophany of Jesus. Righteous angels do not accept worship.

Finally, Balaam’s prophecies are awe-inspiring and still fulfilled to this day.