In Matthew 24:34 Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” The meaning of Jesus’ statement seem obvious, but most Christians in America today think He was saying something else. How is the phrase, “this generation,” used by Jesus and others in the Bible? And what impact does that have on Jesus’ words in the Olivet Discourse?

Music

Marion Williams, This Generation Shall Not Pass, from the Standing Here Wondering Which Way To Go album, 2007

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Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.

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