Welcome to the weekly live Q&A with Pastor David Guzik, author of the Enduring Word Bible commentary. Before taking your questions via the live chat, Pastor David's lead question is: "Does God Answers the Prayers of the Wicked?" Resources Mentioned In this Video: ?? Use the search function on the Enduring Word website to dig deeper into the thousands of pages of free Bible commentary, in 10+ languages: https://enduringword.com/ ? Download the Enduring Word app for free today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f One Volume Abridged Kittel (for non-Greek speaking word study) https://www.thewordbooks.com/index.php/product/theological-dictionary-of-the-new-testament-abridged/ ? Join Pastor David Guzik every Thursday for a new Q&A Live Stream right here on YouTube! Submit your questions via the Live Chat window! (12PM Pacific, 3PM Eastern, 7PM UTC) This week's questions and timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and greetings 2:03 Lead Question - Does God listen to or answer prayers of non saved people (other than their prayers to be saved)? ​10:00 Do we need the laying on of hands to receive the Holy Spirit? Acts 19:2,6 & 8:17 12:07 ​Hello Pastor David. My husband and I have heard other Pastors speak about anyone who is a believer performing the ‘laying on of hands’ to ‘heal’ others in the name of Jesus? What are your thoughts? 14:35 ​Can I add to (the above) question: can we lay on hands to non Christians without them knowing? For example a partner who needs healing? ​15:45 Pastor Guzik I need your help in answering a question - I attend a church, and when I bring up James' "faith and works" I get a cold shoulder about the "works" part - yes, we have faith, however we talk a lot, but do nothing outside the church to show our faith. Should I leave, or be the example? 19:00 ​I notice that mountains are very prevalent in scripture. Mt Zion, Mt Moriah, Mt of Olives, Mt of Transfiguration, these are just a few. What are thoughts on why God seems to use mountains? ​22:10 Does a certain YouTuber blaspheme the holy ghost when he mocks repentance, calls Jesus a devil, and says you can take the mark of the beast and still go to heaven? ​24:05 How can we know if promises like Joshua 1:9 "...Be strong and of a good courage..." are not only valid in the specific context, but also for us? ​30:15 Hello pastor what is the most effective way of witnessing to Muslims in multicultural societies like Africa? 33:12 ​Pastor, what can a person do if there are no churches in an area that are truly Bible believing? I do listen to churches out of my area online - but is that enough? ​36:10 Pastor David, I've noticed that at times it feels like our church idolizes the leader of the church. I'm wondering, how can I discern whether this church is the place where God wants me to be? 41:00 Does the Holy Spirit "leave" us when we grieve Him with sin and then come back when we repent? Or is He in us always but feels separated because of sin and fills us again when we repent or pray? 43:30 ​Hello Pastor, what is your view on Calvinism? 49:15 What are your thoughts on the "little gods" doctrine? Is it similar to the Eastern Orthodox concept of "Theosis"? 50:40 Is it biblical for a pastor to say that only God can correct him? and has no accountability? ​52:00 Hi Ps David, can you talk about 1 Cor 11:27 eating the bread, drinking the cup... in the context of kids who get given communion in Sunday school but don't understand it, is it harmful for them? 53:10 Do you see Joel 2:25 as applying to believers today? 57:00 What does the Bible say about relationships that are both God loving people but have had sex before marriage? Not frequently though. 57:40 Were the 3 wise men a part of the Persian religion of Zoroaster? 58:33 Can the devil Enter you when you are Holy Spirit-filled? 59:15 I would like more information about replacement theology/lost tribes. 1:00:35 ​Do you have any encouragement from the Bible and perhaps life experiences of feeling rejected by others (in dating/relationships) and how to be encouraged and move on? 1:02:15 ​You taught me a lot about the book of Jeremiah. I’ve been a Christian for 10 years. Will I go to heaven if I keep believing? 1:02:50 ​When was Jesus aware of His mission to die for humanity's sins , as a toddler, young teen, or adult? 1:03:30 ​What are your thoughts on Elders not having a wife or children? I've heard some pastors argue this is acceptable, but I can't reconcile with the Scriptures I've read. ​1:05:20 Hi Pastor David, can you explain why some pastors scream loudly rather than talk softly and in order? I am having a difficulty staying focus to hear the message when i experience this. #biblestudy #christian #faith ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnBdiFFhPdo

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In Ecclesiastes chapters 4 through 6, Solomon considers the emptiness and ultimate vanity of a life lived for the pursuit and gathering of wealth. Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on Ecclesiastes 4: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ecclesiastes-4/ Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on Ecclesiastes 5: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ecclesiastes-5/ Here is a link to David Guzik's commentary on Ecclesiastes 6: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/ecclesiastes-6/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2NTgvo5zc4