Numbers 24 · Grade 3

The Star and the Scepter

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Read the Story

Balaam saw that it pleased Yahweh to bless Israel. He lifted his eyes and saw Israel camped by tribes, and the Spirit of God came on him. He said, How goodly are your tents, Jacob, and your dwellings, Israel!

Balak's anger burned. He struck his hands together and said, I called you to curse my enemies, and you have blessed them three times! Flee to your place! Balaam reminded him that he could only speak what Yahweh says.

Before leaving, Balaam spoke about the future. I see him, but not now. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel. Many Christians see this as a picture of Jesus, the King from Israel. In Revelation 22:16, Jesus calls Himself the bright morning star.

Memory Verse

“How goodly are your tents, Jacob, and your dwellings, Israel!”

Numbers 24:5 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

What did Balaam see?
What came on Balaam?
How many times had Balaam blessed Israel?
What would rise out of Israel?
Where does Jesus call Himself the bright morning star?

A Star Out of Jacob

Write what happened in each box.

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

SCEPTER
SPIRIT
VISION
TENTS
JACOB
BLESS
STAR
KING

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Jesus, the bright star. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How have you seen God turn something bad into good?
Why did Balaam bless instead of curse?