11. The gender of God – Numbers 23:1-26
A.S.K. - 11
Read Numbers 23:1-26 and pages 51-54 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. Why is LORD written in capital letters? (v1-3)
2. What was King Balak hoping that Balaam would be able to do for him? (v4-7)
3. What is the first reason that Balaam cannot do what Balak asks? (v8-10)
4. What is the second reason that Balaam cannot do what Balak asks? (v11-14)
5. Why do you think God spoke to Balaam when he was trying to harm Israel? (v15-17)
6. What does Balaam say about how God behaves? (v18-21)
7. How does Balaam picture Israel? (v22-24)
8. Draw a picture, or write a description, to show how you think Balak reacts to Balaam’s words (v25-27)
Questions from the book
1. What does the word “gender” mean?
2. What language does God use of himself in the Bible and why should we respect it?
3. What should we not imagine God is like?
4. What terrible idea do some people say about the Trinity and why is it wrong?
5. It is hard for us to understand God. How would you explain that thought to somebody?
6. Write a prayer praising God for what He’s like and for how He’s made us in His image.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask others to explain whether they think God is male, female or neither.
2. Think about what you would say to friend who asked the question “Why is God male in the Bible?”
3. Apart from how our bodies look, what other differences do you notice between men and women?