Why Did God Send Bears to Attack a Group of Boys in 2 Kings 2?

[Why Did God Send Bears to Attack a Group of Boys? (2 Kings 2)]( Gary Miller As he retraces his steps, Elisha passes through Bethel, the notorious center of false worship in Israel. At that moment, some “small boys came out of the city and jeered at him.” This is not a couple of bored children using inappropriate language to an adult—there are at least forty-two of them. In all likelihood, this is not a few unruly children being disrespectful to an adult; this is a mob of hostile youths. [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [What We Misunderstand about the Story of Abortion in America]( Leah Savas [10 Devotional Treasures from Surprising Sources]( Leland Ryken [What Does a Breaking World Sound Like?]( Mitchell L. Chase Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF [ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series]( [Hardcover, Matt Stevens, Scenes of Redemption]( The ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series is a collection of journaling Bibles meant to celebrate the treasure of God’s Word. This Bible features commissioned cover artwork designed by Christian artist Matt Stevens. Regular Price: $49.99 [Crossway+: $34.99]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( One Million Bibles: Phase 2 Update The generosity of many donors has thus far provided the funding for the production and distribution of over 37,000 Bibles for children throughout Africa and the Global South! During the remaining 5 weeks of Phase 2 of the One Million Bibles Initiative, we are trusting God for the provision of remaining funds needed to distribute an additional 63,000 Bibles to children in need. [Give the gift of God’s word to a child in need.]( Listen Now 10 Bible Study Tools Every Christian Needs (Women of the Word Episode 8) In this episode, Jen Wilkin walks through different tools that can be used in the Bible study process and offers wisdom to help know when and how to use them best. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [YouTube]( [“The fundamental problem of the human condition is not primarily what we say or do; rather, it is who and what we love instead of God.”]( [—David Gibson]( on human unfaithfulness to God Featured Video [The Key to Good Literature]( The Key to Good Literature Glenda Mathes The whole scope of the Bible emphasizes how much God loves beauty and how he gives beauty as a gift to his people. [Watch Now]( “In [Christ] we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” [—Ephesians 1:7]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](