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Apr 2018
12m 38s

Episode 4: Balaam's Talking Donkey

CROSSROADS CHURCH
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A mercenary prophet, talking pack animals, and the dire consequences of fitting God into your plans. This amazing story from the Old Testament paints an unexpected picture of what disobedience to God actually looks like.

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