GIVEAWAY LINK (Open til 9/13/2025): https://forms.gle/4oR5tbrfq4ZA3hih7In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”? Dr. Meyer walks us through the important backdrop of the word “generation” (γενεά), and how Matthew appeals to the Old Testament context. Enjoy this fascinating conversation!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:19 Who is Dr. Ryan Meyer?
04:36 Why Write on This Generation?
09:20 Why Do Some People say Matt 24:34 is Embarrassing?
11:45 Survey of the Main Interpretations of Matt 24:34
18:30 The Lexical Meaning of Genea (Generation)
27:11 The Old Testament Background of Deuteronomy 32
39:09 The Structure of the Olivet Discourse
49:00 Why Only Focus on Matthew?
54:13 Isn't Jesus Clearly Talking to "That Generation"?
59:28 Is There a Better Translation of "This Generation"?
1:01:55 Why Does This Issue Matter?
1:05:33 Concluding Thoughts and Book Information
More about Dr. Ryan Meyer: https://dbts.edu/faculty-meyer/Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJH1T12/Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary: https://dbts.eduMeyer’s Article on the Abomination of Desolation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGzzKEudNiNuDm4FFvmwMCHX6mOfIox3/view
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