Dawn, you probably gave him something to talk about with the car group and with the congregation for the next 5 years.
The best thing would be to have a photocopy of where a WT or Awake said there in no uncertain terms.
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g94 11/8 p. 10 The Real Significance of 1914 ***AS INDICATED on page 4, "this magazine builds confidence in the Creator’s promise of a peaceful and secure new world before the generation that saw the events of 1914 passes away."
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g93 3/22 p. 11 Why Such Eager Expectation of the New World? ***Jesus also indicated that this composite sign would be completed during the life of the generation that saw it begin in 1914. At Matthew 24:32-34, he said: "Now learn from the fig tree as an illustration this point: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and it puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. Likewise also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors. Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur."
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w92 8/15 p. 9 From Historic Hospital to Unique Kingdom Hall ***The magazine now known as The Watchtower is freely available to visitors. Since 1879 this magazine has grown in circulation to over 15 million copies semimonthly in 111 languages. It directs individuals to the Bible’s promise that some of the generation of 1914 will be alive to see good physical and spiritual health restored to mankind. (Isaiah 33:24) The entire earth will be transformed into a paradise by millions of willing volunteers. (Psalm 37:29)
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w91 6/15 pp. 6-7 Soon No More Sickness or Death! ***Jesus’ disciples asked for a sign as to when the conclusion of the system of things would be. In response Jesus foretold in detail the escalating world events that have taken place since the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Then he added: "When you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors. Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur." So some of the generation living in 1914 will live to see the end of the present world system.—Matthew 24:33, 34.
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w90 10/15 p. 20 Be Thankful—Jehovah’s Messianic Kingdom Rules ***And as the generation that heard Christ’s judgment message lived to experience the destruction he foretold, so the present generation since 1914 "will by no means pass away" before the foretold "great tribulation" comes.—Matthew 24:21, 22, 34.
24 What must we do to survive the great tribulation and live on into God’s new world? Regardless of wrong expectations any of us may have had, we must guard against falling asleep as to our Christian duties. (Habakkuk 2:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6) Those able to recall events from 1914 are becoming ever fewer. Thus, we need to be alert; there is no time to lose. (Matthew 24:42)
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w88 11/1 p. 6 The War to End Wars ***This explains why the earth has been such a dangerous place since 1914. The Bible foretold the result of Satan’s downfall: "Woe for the earth . . . because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time." (Revelation 12:12) How short a time? Jesus said: "This generation [the one seeing the events starting in 1914] will by no means pass away until all these things occur." (Matthew 24:34) What things? All the disasters and turmoil that Jesus prophesied for our day.
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g88 4/8 p. 14 The Last Days—What’s Next? ***Likewise today, most of the generation of 1914 has passed away. However, there are still millions on earth who were born in that year or prior to it. And although their numbers are dwindling, Jesus’ words will come true, "this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." This is yet another reason for believing that Jehovah’s thieflike day is imminent. So, what events should alert Christians watch for?
