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In reality, Quebec French is not so unlike standard French that the two cannot understand each other. The expressions used and the pronunciations of some words may be different, but they can still talk to each other without any difficulty. The words are mostly the same, but other nuances can be accommodated. Supposedly, Quebec French is the same French that was spoken in France at the time of Louis the 14th, but the French in France has evolved since then. The Quebecois here pride themselves on that heritage. However that story is debatable. But the real problem is that when an English-speaking person learns French in school first tries to speak, almost no one can understand them! They aren't used to the English accent, and that throws them off. It can be the most degrading thing when an English-speaking person speaks French to a French householder, and the householder says he doesn't speak English! (I know; I went through that phase.) In a couple of months, it will have been 30 years since I came back to an English congregation. I've lost a little bit of my French from lack of use, but I can still handle it pretty well whenever I need to. It's still a joy to visit a French congregation for a meeting once in a while. After all this time, I can understand everything, but I still hear the difference between the English and French brothers: The French sing louder!

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Yes Bro Bruce. That is correct and the August 2025 “Questions From Readers” are telling us exact the same indeed. Thanks IMHO the following to sentences (w Aug 25) say that we will not preach an extra message: "Previously, we understood that we would stop preaching the good news when the great tribulation began..." and "Thus, we will continue to preach the good news until just before that final end." In 2022 we still believed that there would be an extra message: "During the great tribulation, the final judgment message will become more hard-hitting" (watchtower 2022, May Page 7 Vers 19) same in w 2023 July page 2 vers 3 "How will we respond if we are asked to preach a hard-hitting judgment message and unbelievers oppose us" This all indicates to me, that we all beleived in the past, that we have to preach an extra judgement message. I have to review the broadcast and status videos to find the passage.

Acts 7:57 The reaction the Sanhedrin to the message. It hit them pretty hard.

That's because you are a sheep. (2 Corinthians 2:15) 15 For to God we are a sweet fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; 16 to the latter ones an odor of death leading to death, to the former ones a fragrance of life leading to life. And who is adequately qualified for these things? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=47002016&srcid=share *** w05 9/1 p. 31 Let Jehovah’s “Saying” Safeguard You *** Because God’s people cleave to the Bible and share its comforting message with others, they diffuse an incenselike “sweet odor” of life that gives pleasure to Jehovah. But to unrighteous individuals, the bearers of that message emit, according to the J. B. Phillips’ translation, “the deathly smell of doom.” Yes, the figurative sense of smell of the wicked has been so distorted by Satan’s system of things that they feel uncomfortable or even hostile in the presence of those diffusing the “sweet odor of Christ.” On the other hand, those zealously spreading the good news become “a sweet odor of Christ among those who are being saved.” (2 Corinthians 2:14-16) Such honesthearted ones are often disgusted with the hypocrisy and religious lies that characterize false religion. Thus, when we open God’s Word and share with them the Kingdom message, they feel drawn to Christ and want to learn more.—John 6:44. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2005646&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=22 Our current understanding of the hailstone message is basically the same. Those opposed to the truth will feel our message is hard-hitting judgment, a condemnation of this system of things.

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Look in the index under Great Tribulation there is an excellent chronological timeline. In that timeline during the Great Tribulation after Babylon the Great is destroyed it states: preaching “good news of the Kingdom” (Mt 24:14) a hailstorm for God’s enemies (Re 16:21] w25.08 31; w20.05 15; w19.10 16; rr 66, 198; w15 7/15 16; w08 7/15 7; re 234 In other words the preaching we do will be good news to those who accept it and a judgement to those who do not. So it depends on their response to the good news we preach at that time. It will become more hard-hitting as the tribulation continues forcing everyone to either accept the Kingdom [good news] or not [adverse judgement]. [Annual Meeting]

Sunday, January 18 These things entrust to faithful men, who, in turn, will be adequately qualified to teach others.—2 Tim. 2:2. How can elders imitate Jesus? They must train and assist men, including those who may be relatively young, to qualify for greater responsibilities. Elders do not expect those whom they train to be perfect. They should give them loving counsel so that these young brothers can gain experience and see the need to be humble, faithful, and willing to serve others. (1 Tim. 3:1; 1 Pet. 5:5) Jesus gave his disciples the responsibility not only to preach but also to teach. The disciples may have felt unqualified for that assignment. However, Jesus did not doubt that they could do the work, and he told them so. Expressing complete confidence in them, Jesus said: “Just as the Father has sent me, I also am sending you.”—John 20:21. w24.1016 ¶15; 17 ¶17

Thanks! Preaching the good news to the end means for me not preaching a hailstone/jugdement message. I wonder if there was a status with that topic in it.

Hi Leslie. Well, it said the good news will be preached to the last hour. But it didn't elaborate on the circumstances. We can use our imagination. The good news will be a lifeline that people can grab if they have some understanding, some awareness, of what's really going on. But the vast majority will be overwhelmed with the problems related to the great tribulation and take no note of the opportunity they have. And, while the current understanding is that the good news will be preached until Armageddon, we don't know how that message will be delivered. I wasn't contradicting anything you posted, I was just embellishing on it. Thank you for your post.

Good post by @Dolce vita Thanks for reminding us of that important talk in the AM 2025 So now to add to how we may be “emotionally protected” at Armageddon. A HELPER What did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit as when he promised that he would send it after returning to heaven? A “Helper“ (pa·raʹkle·tos) which can be understood also as a “comforter; encourager; advocate.” Our Father’s Holy Spirit is a powerful force! So for those under its influence, they can display His wonderful qualities in ANY situation. So what is 1 valuable quality that Holy Spirit will produce in you after Armageddon? JOY — That immense feeling of joy after Armageddon will bring us great comfort and encouragement!!! SOMETHING BEYOND WHAT A NORMAL PERSON HAS When there is serious trouble, a crisis, conflict, war, a normal human only has certain ways to cope. But for those under the very potent influence of Jehovah’s Spirit, what will happen to such ones after the Great War of Armageddon? Jesus will send to each of us the “Helper”, the “Comforter”, which will help us to have “power beyond what is normal” to handle anything! Here is a great example we can remember if we get worried about Armageddon: 1 of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Stephen, was dragged before 71 of the most powerful men in the nation of Israel. False accusers were brought in to give deceiving testimony. Imagine the wide range of human emotions that Stephen was feeling in that terrifying situation! But something happened beyond what a normal person has in them during such traumatic situations: The “High Priest Caiaphas, who presided over the court a few months earlier when Jesus was condemned to death”, along with the 71 powerful members of the Sanhedrin, “noticed something rather surprising about Stephen—his face looked “like an angel’s face.”—Acts 6:13-15. (w18) How could Stephen remain calm and serene in such an intimidating situation? Only with help, by means of a ”Pa·raʹkle·tos” or “Helper”, “Comforter”, “Before he was dragged before the Sanhedrin, Stephen had been fully immersed in his ministerial work under the powerful influence of God’s spirit. When he was on trial, that same spirit was operating on him, both as a comforter and as a remembrancer.” (John 14:16, ftn.) (w18) So after Armageddon, you will not be transformed into an angelic creature, but… with Holy Spirit operating on you, your face will become “like an angel’s face”, full of serenity and joy!!! No wonder the Psalmist under inspiration said this! “You, O Jehovah, are my helper and comforter.“ —Ps. 86:17.

Isn't that what it says?

Together, we will soon find ourselves enjoying Jehovah's Gifts forever.

Itch and scratch it seems, are always found together.

John is discombobulated when it comes to things like this game.

Context is very important here. This is during a tribulation such as has never occurred before, and will be cut short lest no one should survive. In the midst of that, the good news will continue to be preached. Some, possibly many, will join us. No doubt the celestial phenomenon will help open their eyes. But the vast majority will view the good news message as delusional rubbish. Whatever the people decide, they will have had every possible opportunity to take sides with Jehovah and live.

Tide, while cleaning clothes quite well, makes me itch

Curmudgeon dialog uses generalized fiction W K D E L

Dollar was John Wayne's famous horse (more correctly spelled Dollor), a distinctive sorrel gelding with a white blaze, known for being his trusted companion in late-career Westerns like True Grit and The Shootist, symbolizing the deep bond between the actor and the cowboy lifestyle. Wayne deeply loved Dollor, calling him the "best horse I ever rode," and insisted on using him in films, even altering The Shootist script for a larger role for the horse as a final farewell.

Found a dollar, when I checked the pockets of the new suit.

Dehydrated horses remains not impossible. CDUGF

Lowe and Jacob, crossed to the other side of the bridge, the fishing would be better on that side, due to the flow of the tide.

August 2025 “Questions From Readers” in The Watchtower A more recent article discusses when the preaching work will end and clarifies that the good news of the Kingdom will continue to be preached right up until Armageddon, rather than being replaced entirely by a doom-and-gloom judgment message. This is an adjustment of earlier understanding and shows the Society’s current stance on the timing of any judgment-focused message.

their stance is that we may or may not preach a hailstone message. I don't remember them ever saying we will definitively not preach a judgement message, unless you mean we will keep preaching the good news (of the end) which is technically a judgement message for the wicked.

I am looking for the article where ist says that we will not preach a judgement message! any ideas?