
Perfect Body! A Torah Portion Afterthought
Perfect Body podcast is an afterthought on the weekly Torah portions. The Torah is the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Take time this year to read the Torah and be refreshed in your body, mind, and spirit. I tell the story of a portion of the portion breaking it down into bite size pieces that you can swallow so that you can eat and be full but not too full. Save room for your personal self-discovery as you engage in Torah study. Subscribe to this show to receive a new show every week. Visit http://www.shirahchante.com/podcast for more inspiration.
Perfect Body! A Torah Portion Afterthought
Balak: The Violent
Understanding Balaam's Access to God: Spiritual Warfare and Divine Protection
In this episode, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, explores the biblical story of Balaam, a diviner engaged by the ruler of Moab to curse God's people. Despite his evil actions, Balaam uniquely accesses God, prompting the speaker to delve into why God would allow this. Referencing Matthew 11:12, the discussion reveals the concept of spiritual violence in the heavenly realm. Shirah Chante seeks to understand and combat this through divine intervention and encourages listeners to build a personal relationship with God to hear His voice and overcome evil forces. The episode promotes visiting hearmygod.com for a plan to access divine wisdom and protection.
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Divine Intervention
17:28 God's Involvement in Human Affairs
18:56 The Mystery of Balaam's Access to God
19:41 Scriptural Insights and Divine Violence
20:57 Understanding the Spiritual Battle
21:59 Seeking God's Guidance
23:09 Conclusion: Accessing the Heavenly Realm