Balaam Before the King Numbers 22:36 – 31:9 Nov. 22, 2015 The kids will understand: The account of Balaam associating with King Balak. That Balaam was enticed by the things of this world and disobeyed God. That Satan tries to entice us with things to trip us up, so we disobey God. Parker Woods Skit Supplies: crushed pop can Parker Woods is a character who will be carried through the quarter, so you’ll need the same actor playing him any time he appears (if you choose to open your lessons this way). The skits have an outdoors setting where Parker battles the elements while introducing and/or demonstrating the park element in some way. Parker should be dressed in outdoor gear to the hilt with plenty of camping supplies around him. He is well meaning and serious in wanting to “show the kids the ropes” about safe and enjoyable camping in the park, but he often runs into some kind of humorous difficulty. Place a crushed pop can off to the side of the trail. Parker is hiking up to Lookout Point. Parker: (looks off to the side of the path) Hey, I wonder what that is over there. It’s all shiny. It could be valuable! (Distracted, he trips over some branches and falls in a heap on the ground.) Well, I’ll be! I’ve been on this trail probably 100 times before and never fell! I didn’t see that coming! I guess I got distracted by this shiny object here. It could be … I wonder what … (picks up can) Oh, now don’t that beat all! I got tripped up by a dog gone pop can! And it’s empty, too! Can you imagine falling for that … literally! (laughs at self) Oh well, I’m glad everyone got a chuckle out of ol’ Parker being tripped up over a shiny can! (reaches Lookout Point, looks out and takes in the view below)
the signal. After that initial flick, the player will have to set up the glass for each attempt. The first player to get 2 coins in their glass will shout, “Don’t be lured!” Then, they will be given one of the “Who Am I?” questions that follow. Questions and Answers We defeated the Amorite, Moabite and Midianite armies. Who are we? (the Israelites, with God’s help) I was deceived and thought I could please God and King Balak. Who am I? (Balaam) I was only able to bless the Israelites and not curse them. Who am I? (Balaam) I tricked the Israelites into worshiping the Moabites’ idols. Who am I? (Balaam) I sent for Balaam to put a curse on the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I was told by God to put to death all of the Israelite men who were deceived by Balaam and worshiped the Moabite idols. Who am I? (Moses) I told Balaam to only speak the words I put in his mouth. Who am I? (God) We were tricked by Balaam to worship the Moabites’ idols. Who are we? (Israelite men) I died in the battle with the Israelites. Who am I? (Balaam) I was afraid of the Israelite army. Who am I? (King Balak) I loved riches more than being obedient to God. Who am I? (Balaam) I try to deceive and entice you with shiny things and fame like I did with Balaam so you will disobey God. Who am I? (the devil/Satan) Puppets Supplies: 2 generic puppets 1 ripe cherry Note: these puppets will be used in several lessons throughout the quarter. Make or locate 2 small hats that look like ranger hats and 2 badges for them to wear.