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In this excerpt, Thomas Schreiner explains the tension in the story of Balaam—why God appears to allow him to go, yet opposes him on the way.

He shows that Balaam’s motives were corrupt, driven by a desire for gain, even though God ultimately used him to bless Israel. The famous episode of the talking donkey highlights Balaam’s spiritual blindness, as the animal perceives what the prophet cannot. Schreiner emphasizes that despite human sin and resistance, God’s covenant promises remain firm, and His purposes will be accomplished.

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