How the Bears Opened a Path for Elisha | 2 Kings

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When Elisha was taunted by a bunch of thugs two bears came to his rescue. The story does sound somewhat cruel - with the bears mauling the bullies. But there is a profound lesson in this story for us today in how we can live our lives for the advancement of God's Kingdom.
03:11 - Who were the children from Bethel?
05:53 - Elisha’s response to the challenge
07:17 - Did the bears maul the young men?
10:05 - Application for today

[@awac4577]

Oh my! I don't think I ever would have gotten here with this passage without your insight. Thank you, so much.

[@CalebsJournal]

We are so happy to hear you have been blessed with this episode... thank you for your kind words of encouragement, they are always very much appreciated.

[@lizziehough8396]

Wow, just wow! Thank you for your continued in depth revealing of Scriptural meaning.

[@CalebsJournal]

Thank you Lizzie... so grateful to hear the message has been a blessing to you!

[@brentonboshoff1583]

This is really very insightful and just proves again that the Word of God is far deeper and more profound than what we can ever hope to imagine. Well done! This is a fascinating study!

[@CalebsJournal]

Thank you Brenton...The Word of God is indeed deep and profound... looking forward to discovering more as we continue to share our journeys! Blessings to you!

[@8stringmonkey]

I never thought about the connection of the golden calf and bear to our stock market. Very insightful.

[@CalebsJournal]

So glad to hear you received new insights through this episode... thank you for sharing!

[@dsc1070]

Love your in-depth studies of the Word! Please explain to me the reason of 42 associated with the Antichrist. Thank you.

[@CalebsJournal]

Good morning, thank you for your comment and we are glad to hear that the studies are a blessing to you. With regards to 42 being associated with the antichrist... I can refer you to E.W. Bullinger's book, 'Number in Scripture' pg.268, where it explains; "42 is a number connected with Antichrist. An important part of his career is to last for 42 months (Rev. xi. 2 ; xiii. 5), and thus this number is fixed upon him. Another number of Antichrist is 1260, and this is 30x42. Its factors are six and seven (6x7=42), and this shows a connection between man and the Spirit of God, and between Christ and Antichrist; 1. 42 stages of Israel's wanderings mark their conflict with the will of God. 2. 42 young men mocked the ascension of Elijah to Elisha, 2 Kings ii. 23,24. Being a multiple of seven, it might be supposed that it would be connected with spiritual perfection. But it is the product of six times seven. Six, therefore, being the number of Man, and of man's opposition to God, forty-two becomes significant of the working out of man's opposition to God. There may be something more in the common phrase about things being all 'sixes and sevens'. They are so, indeed, when man is mixed up with the things of God, and when religious "flesh" engages in spiritual things." I pray this excerpt/explanation has been helpful for you. May the Lord bless and keep you... Fanny.

[@kateofumbar]

Aaaaannnnddddd stretch!