Christians for Israel Australia

Rev. Kees van Velzen

’You Can’t Curse What God Has Blessed’ – The Story of Balaam

Jul 31, 2025

In the book of Numbers we read the story of Balaam the son of Beor, a non-Jewish prophet who was hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites. Despite being aware that those who bless Israel are blessed and those who curse them are cursed, the king still summoned Balaam to curse the Israelites.

In this Bible study, Rev. Kees van Velzen takes us deeper into the story, and uncovers the lessons it offers.

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Rev. Kees van Velzen – The Amalekites

Oct 27, 2023

In Exodus 17:8-16, we read that the Amalekites attack the Israelites after they have been liberated from Egypt and set out from the Desert of Sin. The Amalekites turn out to be an enemy for the Israelites for generations to come.

Rev. Kees van Velzen discusses whether we can compare that situation with the current war between Israel and Hamas, following the 7 October massacre in Israel by Hamas.

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