巴兰的错谬(民22-25章)
The Error of Balaam (Num.22-25)

一. 巴兰的特征和错谬 The character of Balaam and his sin

1.有神给他的恩赐，却不遵行神的旨意
Although he had talent, he chose not to do God’s will

2.贪爱不义的工价 (彼後 2:15)
He loved the wages of unrighteousness (2 Pet. 2:15)

3.要改变神的话（书24:9, 10）
He sought to alter the Word of God (Josh.24:9, 10)

4.引诱以色列人犯罪 (启2:14)
He taught the people of God to sin (Rev.2:14)

二. 巴兰的四个预言—关于神的百姓 Four parables spoke by Balaam—concerned the people of God

1.分别的百姓 (23:7-10) Separated people

2.称义的百姓 (23:19-24) Justified people

3.荣美的百姓 (24:5-9) Glorious people

4.得产业的百姓 (24:15-24) Victorious people

三. 应用 Applications

1.爱慕神的旨意，不求神的许可
Desired God’s will rather than God’s permission

2.最大的敌人不是别的，乃是我们自己
The greatest enemy is no one but us

3.在末后的日子要提防假先知，不受迷惑
Be aware of false prophets and do not be deceived

4.保守自己常在神的爱中
Keep ourselves in the love of God