Who or What is the ‘Generation That Shall Not Pass Away'? LIVE Q&A! May 16 w/ Pastor David Guzik

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐𝐏𝐌 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 / 𝟑𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦!
Welcome to the weekly live Q&A with Pastor David Guzik, author of the Enduring Word Bible commentary. After our lead question, Pastor David takes questions via the live chat - simply add your questions & our moderators will arrange & deliver them to Pastor David according to theme or subject!

This week, Pastor David's lead question comes from a YouTube comment from Marissa:
"David I have a question: I recently heard a Pastor make the assertion that Jesus himself said (no scripture quoted) that the generation that sees Israel become a nation again (in 1948) will not die out before all end time events have unfolded. Is this biblical? Thanks!"

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This week's questions:
0:00 Greetings and introduction
1:50 Thank you for your prayers! Please pray for upcoming trip to Nairobi!
2:50 Lead Question
14:40 ​​is not a generation “120 years,” according to the bible?
18:25 ​​Doesn't the word GENERATION also mean RACE, FAMILY?
20:30 ​​How about using 120 years, from Genesis 6:3? That would be the year 2068.
22:30 When Jesus rose on the third day, was He still man? Or was He Spirit in the flesh? God bless you & all involved with Enduring Word.
26:40 What are the ways in which our will is not free?
30:35 Is it wrong to be in a girlfriend-boyfriend relationship according to the Bible?
33:15 Regarding the “Generation not passing away” potentially being a race or peoples, I keep thinking of God making “One new man" out of Jews and Gentiles, so the "race" of Jews may not be Jews AFTER the millennium. So that the Generation (race) of the Jewish people would remain until that “One new man” was created - Maybe that's too far fetched?
35:50 ​​What about using dating apps? (to find dates that would lead to Marriage, of course)
Is that not appropriate for Christians or wrong according to the Bible?
37:45 (Against turning the traditions of man into the commandments of God)
38:55 ​​I've been arguing about God's existence with 2 friends that say they're open to being convinced, but that they want me to "fully, logically prove" that God exists. I've tried every argument I have, even my testimony, but it's not enough for them. Am I wasting my time?
43:15 How to live in unity with the Spirit?
46:46 If we believe in God now are we guaranteed to be in heaven? Or do we have to complete our life following Him all the way through, and Then we go to heaven?
49:49 I recently heard someone speaking on the "council of heaven". Who is this council and what is their function?
51:30 Is “the Passion of the Christ” historically accurate? as in the clothing, the way the set is made ect? And should I watch It as a Christian?
53:25 Does John 3:5 mean you must be baptized to enter Heaven? Mark 16:16 seems to suggest that this is not so as it say " he who does not believe will be condemned". Or is it that there is no baptism anyway because there is no belief? Please let me know your thoughts.
56:15 I saw where tests were done about the blood of Jesus Christ, I don't keep up with latest discoveries etc, I assume they took samples from the tomb, the cloth, which they say was with Jesus etc... anyway they supposedly tested the DNA, which proved his Father could not have been human… Does this story hold water? Or is this a lot of generous science proving this?
57:45 ​​My friend asked why was the Old Testament written? I can't seem to satisfy the question. please help!
58:20 ​​For those guilty of infidelity when they separate, as long as they don’t remarry, they are not guilty of adultery, correct?
59:05 Should christians ( especially pre-trib believers ) think so much about these eschatology topics, as we'll be removed before antichrist, tribulation, etc.?
1:00:05 ​​The church my wife and I have been going to is cessationist. This is how my wife believes also, but My experience and scriptural understanding shows me the opposite, I'm a continuationist. We collide on this issue constantly, and it has been hard on our marriage. Any council?
1:02:00 ​​I'm only 3 years old in Christ, and I'm wondering why in Numbers 11, the people complained and wanted flesh to eat. Weren't they sacrificing animals and eating them?
1:03:27 Why should we pray for Jesus to return again soon, considering there are still a lot of people who are not yet saved and in need of God’s grace of salvation?
1:04:40 What ways can I abide in Christ so that I am not ashamed of myself at his coming?

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[agiepatrick]

Pastor Guzik I have been so blessed by your commentary. Thank you for helping me to know God and His Word. Love and regards from Pakistan. Agnes Patrick. ❤❤❤

[audiotomb]

Thank you Pastor Guzik
I first found your work in Exodus

I have never heard anyone giving a partial 1948 / fig tree scenario

There were people putting their pets down in 1988 (a 40 year “generation”)
No One knows the date of my coming, only the Father..
Psalm 90 - Moses describes a lifetime as 70 even 80 years
The miraculous gathering of Israel was prophetic

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

I see the rapture eminent
This generation - even if down to the very last remnant
God bless He coming
May many people including our loved ones come to Christ before this

God Bless You

[marymundy-jones]

Thank you pastor!

Matt: 16-27-28 for the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with his angels; and then He shall reward every man according to his works.

Verily i say unto you, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in His kingdom.

[trinisal]

I always watch the recording. Thank you pastor Guzik for your teachings. Beside my Bible, Enduring Word is a permanent open tab on my lap top.

[mikedun]

Thank you brother guzik... So so very much

[tembakazimvunelo]

The generation that sees all these things from the 14tn of May 1948 when Israel became a nation. If one was alive then or was born in that year, some of them will see the rupture of the church and the Tribulation with a Capital T

[wambohwamboh]

Oh wow! Pastor is visiting my home country Kenya. What a blessing to spread the true gospel to my country people.

May God grant you health and safety. Thank you for your faithfulness in spreading the gospel

[mr.frisbysministry]

I just found you today. Nothing you have said steps on the toes of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. I love finding "new to me" preachers teaching the truth of the bible from the bible. God bless you. May He (Jesus Christ) continue to give you wisdom and discernment from our Father who is in heaven. We shall surely be transformed into perfected body's, clothed in white one day standing with our Lord in heaven, enjoying all He has for us. For ever and ever

[dairlee]

I also keep Enduring Word open on my iPad. It is a follow up to my Bible study each day. Thank you for your wisdom.

[jerrymckissen]

Excellent pastor, tough questions and will listen to all this again and again... Thank You Thank You

[Woodtyper]

I teach an Adult Bible Fellowship on Sunday mornings. The members are seniors, many of whom have been believers for over 40 years and some even more. It is a lecture-style class. I use the Blue Letter Bible and there I discovered your commentaries. I use them unapologetically, so to speak, because I appreciate your insights, references to related portions of Scripture, and other commentators. What a fabulous resource you have provided to God's church!

[Rambert]

Found your commentary’s on Blue Letter Bible years ago through Chuck Missler(Departed General with The Lord).

No matter the subject or questions David your reasonable demeanor and obvious gift of teaching helps so many people(As The Lord designed it surely) and I thank you and it’s the fruit of The Spirit in practice and knowing you these accomplishments are for God’s Glory in your intent but you still have to do these things.

Love that The Lord has connected you to people all over the world through the internet but also in person that we get to see when you travel. Contending for the faith !💪🏼

[johngregory]

Thank you David. What you bring makes sense. What you see is that we become embroiled in the length of a generation instead of the simplicity of your understanding; when all these things He spoke concerning the end of the age have come to pass, THAT generation will see Him come to Jerusalem

[nathanshearer]

Excellent job Pastor. My only request is to throw away everything you think you know about the rapture amd reapproach it with freah mind. God bless.

[pattiellen]

A generation is the length of time that God decides

[sandybitter]

Pastor Guzik, thank you so much for your ministry. It has helped me immensely, specifically over the last few weeks/months. I am so grateful for all of the time and effort you put into writing your Enduring Word commentary and answering so many of your listener’s questions. You are such a blessing to so many!

[VincentMigwi-jyoi]

What a wonderful thought that Jesus retained his humanity

[goransailer]

Israel is 2 things. The geographical and SPIRITUAL, and it's gathering is now for both of them.

[banjo]

Blessings to you and your family Pastor David! Thank you so much for your response to my question!

[sharonbenjamin]

I read your enduring Word App, commentary most every day. I am in Proverbs of yearly Bible read but started reading in Genesis again with your commentary. I am slow reading now, have cancer and taking chemo every three weeks, so am more tired than usual.