This lesson will focus on the dialogue between Balak and Bilam throughout the parasha, which frames the story. Balak presses Bilam to curse Israel, and Bilam insists that he will only do as God commands. The message of this episode emphasizes the difference between Balak's beliefs in the power of magic, and the Torah's belief in God, which is represented by Bilam, who experienced both worlds, and demonstrates which prevails.