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David Splane

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Governing Body member, David Splane, is most noted for his explanation of the "Overlapping Generations"; an interpretation of prophecy that is not found in scripture. It is used to address a flaw in Jehovah's Witnesses' understanding of Bible prophecy.

Videos

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David Splane with Izak Marais hosting JW Broadcasting - April 2024From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - April 2024David Splane with Izak Marais hosting JW Broadcasting - April 20242024-04Download
David Splane with Leon Weaver Jr hosting JW Broadcasting - November 2021From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - November 2021David Splane with Leon Weaver Jr hosting JW Broadcasting - November 20212021-11Download
David Splane with Hermann van Selm hosting JW Broadcasting - September 2019From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - September 2019David Splane with Hermann van Selm hosting JW Broadcasting - September 20192019-09Download
David Splane with James Mantz hosting JW Broadcasting - November 2017From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - November 2017David Splane with James Mantz hosting JW Broadcasting - November 20172017-11Download
David Splane with Seth Hyatt (Rocky) hosting JW Broadcasting - September 2016From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - September 2016David Splane with Seth Hyatt (Rocky) hosting JW Broadcasting - September 20162016-09Download
David Splane with Robert Ciranko (Bob) hosting JW Broadcasting - September 2015From Our StudioMonthly ProgramsJW Broadcasting - September 2015David Splane with Robert Ciranko (Bob) hosting JW Broadcasting - September 20152015-09Download
Talk by David Splane published April 2024From Our StudioTalksFighters Against God Always LoseTalk by David Splane published April 20242024-04Download
Talk by David Splane published November 2021From Our StudioTalksDo You Remember When ... ?Talk by David Splane published November 20212021-11Download
Talk by David Splane published September 2019.From Our StudioTalksDo the MathTalk by David Splane published September 2019.2019-09Download
Talk by David Splane published November 2017. The irony in the title of this talk is that there are a lot of inaccuracies found in Jehovah's Witnesses publications.From Our StudioTalksProducing Accurate PublicationsTalk by David Splane published November 2017. The irony in the title of this talk is that there are a lot of inaccuracies found in Jehovah's Witnesses publications.2017-11Download
Talk by David Splane published September 2016.From Our StudioTalksEnhance Your Bible ReadingTalk by David Splane published September 2016.2016-09Download
Talk by David Splane published September 2015. Ten years later, he and his colleagues release a March 2025 edition of The Watchtower that directs members to save for the future. They must not be as close to then end as they were a decade ago!From Our StudioTalksClose to the End of This System of ThingsTalk by David Splane published September 2015. Ten years later, he and his colleagues release a March 2025 edition of The Watchtower that directs members to save for the future. They must not be as confident about how close they are to the end as they were a decade ago!2015-09Download
https://cfp2.jw-cdn.org/a/24239a/1/o/jwban_E_201412_01_r720P.mp4From Our StudioTalksPrepare to Sing the New SongsDavid Splane is the Jehovah's Witnesses' music man. Here we find the first video issued where he discusses the new songs created for the masses.2024-12Download
2024 Governing Body Update #1 given by clean shaven David Splane and published January 2024.From Our StudioNews & Announcements2024 Governing Body Update #12024 Governing Body Update #1 given by clean shaven David Splane and published January 2024.2024-01Download
2022 Governing Body Update #6 given by David Splane and published August 2022.From Our StudioNews & Announcements2022 Governing Body Update #62022 Governing Body Update #6 given by David Splane and published August 2022.2022-08Download
2021 Governing Body Update #9 given by David Splane and published November 2021.From Our StudioNews & Announcements2021 Governing Body Update #92021 Governing Body Update #9 given by David Splane and published November 2021.2021-11Download
2021 Governing Body Update #1 given by David Splane and published January 2021From Our StudioNews & Announcements2021 Governing Body Update #12021 Governing Body Update #1 given by David Splane and published January 20212021-01Download
2020 Governing Body Update #2 given by David Splane and published April 2020Programs and EventsNews & Announcements2020 Governing Body Update #22020 Governing Body Update #2 given by David Splane and published April 20202020-04Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship Talk, Jehovah Will Never Abandon you (Gen. 39:2)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipJehovah Will Never Abandon you (Gen. 39:2)David Splane gives the Morning Worship Talk, Jehovah Will Never Abandon you (Gen. 39:2)2024-07Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship Talk, 'Readjust Others in a Spirit of Mildness' (Gal. 6:1)Programs and EventsMorning Worship'Readjust Others in a Spirit of Mildness' (Gal. 6:1)David Splane gives the Morning Worship Talk, 'Readjust Others in a Spirit of Mildness' (Gal. 6:1)2023-07Download
Gerrit Lösch gives the Morning Worship talk, Programs and EventsMorning Worship"All Scripture Is Inspired" (2 Tim. 3:16)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, "All Scripture Is Inspired" (2 Tim. 3:16)2023-05Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Programs and EventsMorning Worship"Safeguard your Heart" (Prov. 4:23)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, "Safeguard your Heart" (Prov. 4:23)2022-11Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, We Serve the God of True Prophecy (Ps. 46:8)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipWe Serve the God of True Prophecy (Ps. 46:8)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, We Serve the God of True Prophecy (Ps. 46:8)2021-05Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Hope in the Resurrection (Heb. 11:13)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipHope in the Resurrection (Heb. 11:13)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Hope in the Resurrection (Heb. 11:13)2020-01Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Inviting All to the Memorial (Ps. 118:22)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipInviting All to the Memorial (Ps. 118:22)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Inviting All to the Memorial (Ps. 118:22)2019-04Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, I Do Not Know You (Matt. 25:12)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipI Do Not Know You (Matt. 25:12)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, I Do Not Know You (Matt. 25:12)2018-07Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Blessings of JW.org (Isa. 60:16). Evidence that you can twist any scripture to any item you like, including a mundane website in the far corners of the internet.Programs and EventsMorning WorshipBlessings of JW.org (Isa. 60:16)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Blessings of JW.org (Isa. 60:16). Evidence that you can twist any scripture to any item you like, including a mundane website in the far corners of the internet.2017-05Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Be Flexible for the Good News (1 Cor. 9)Programs and EventsMorning WorshipBe Flexible for the Good News (1 Cor. 9)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Be Flexible for the Good News (1 Cor. 9)2017-03Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Decisions of Programs and EventsMorning WorshipDecisions of "the Faithful and Discreet Slave" (Matt. 24:45)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Decisions of "the Faithful and Discreet Slave" (Matt. 24:45). The quotes scripture only supports the mention of the term "the Faithful and Discreet Slave" in his talk, nothing more.2016-08Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Programs and EventsMorning Worship"He Fell in Love With Her" (Gen. 24:67)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, "He Fell in Love With Her" (Gen. 24:67)2015-12Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, The “Slave” Is Not 1900 Years Old (Matt. 24:45). The only reference that the quote scripture has in relation to his talk is that it refers to the Programs and EventsMorning WorshipThe “Slave” Is Not 1900 Years Old (Matt. 24:45)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, The “Slave” Is Not 1900 Years Old (Matt. 24:45). The only reference that the quote scripture has in relation to his talk is that it refers to the "Slave", nothing else.2015-06Download
David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Unity Breaks Down Barriers (Rom. 3:29).Programs and EventsMorning WorshipUnity Breaks Down Barriers (Rom. 3:29)David Splane gives the Morning Worship talk, Unity Breaks Down Barriers (Rom. 3:29).2015-02Download
David Splane serves as chairman for the 154th Gilead Graduation.Programs and EventsGilead GraduationsJW Broadcasting—December 2023: 154th Gilead GraduationDavid Splane serves as chairman for the 154th Gilead Graduation.2023-12Download
David Splane presents the 154th Gilead Graduates with their certificates that are worth nothing except in the mind of a believing Jehovah's Witness.Programs and EventsGilead Graduations154th Gilead Graduation—Concluding Talk and AssignmentsDavid Splane presents the 154th Gilead Graduates with their certificates that are worth nothing except in the mind of a believing Jehovah's Witness.2023-12Download
David Splane gives the talk, Follow the Course of Humility, to the 151st Gilead GraduatesPrograms and EventsGilead GraduationsFollow the Course of HumilityDavid Splane gives the talk, Follow the Course of Humility, to the 151st Gilead Graduates2022-06Download
David Splane gives the talk, Enjoy Your Bible Reading, to the 151st Gilead Graduates as part of JW BroadcastingPrograms and EventsGilead GraduationsJW Broadcasting—June 2021: 149th Gilead GraduationDavid Splane gives the talk, Enjoy Your Bible Reading, to the 149th Gilead Graduates as part of JW Broadcasting2021-06Download
David Splane gives the talk, Enjoy Your Bible Reading, to the 151st Gilead Graduates via video linkPrograms and EventsGilead GraduationsEnjoy Your Bible ReadingDavid Splane gives the talk, Enjoy Your Bible Reading, to the 149th Gilead Graduates via video link2021-06Download
David Splane gives the talk, If You Look For It, You Will Find It, to the 146th Gilead GraduatesPrograms and EventsGilead GraduationsJW Broadcasting—June 2019: 146th Gilead GraduationDavid Splane gives the talk, If You Look For It, You Will Find It, to the 146th Gilead Graduates2019-06Download
David Splane serves as Chairman for the the 144th Gilead Graduation.Programs and EventsGilead Graduations144th Gilead Graduation—Concluding Talk and AssignmentsDavid Splane serves as Chairman for the the 144th Gilead Graduation.2018-06Download
David Splane gives the talk, Don't Forget the Purpose, to the 142nd Gilead Graduates.Programs and EventsGilead Graduations142nd Gilead Graduation: Part 3—Concluding Talk and AssignmentsDavid Splane gives the talk, Don't Forget the Purpose, to the 142nd Gilead Graduates.2017-03Download
Gerrit Lösch introduces the 139th Gilead Graduation. He describes the indoctrination of Gilead students as Programs and EventsGilead Graduations139th Gilead Graduation Program: Part 1—Introduction and TalksDavid Splane gives the talk, Be Loyal Like Baruch (not Barrack (Obama)), to the 139th Gilead Graduates.2015-09Download
David Splane opened the 136th Gilead Graduation by telling graduates to adopt Jesus' mental attitudePrograms and EventsGilead Graduations136th Gilead Graduation HighlightsDavid Splane opened the 136th Gilead Graduation by telling graduates to adopt Jesus' mental attitude.2014-03Download
David Splane concludes by giving a history of the school to the 134th Gilead Graduates. He says, Programs and EventsGilead Graduations134th Gilead Class Graduation HighlightsDavid Splane concludes by giving a history of the school to the 134th Gilead Graduates. He says, "To say that money was scarce is an understatement".2013-03Download
David Splane gives the talk, Give Jehovah Glory—2025 Yeartext, at the 2024 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsGive Jehovah Glory—2025 YeartextDavid Splane gives the talk, Give Jehovah Glory—2025 Yeartext, at the 2024 Annual Meeting.2024-12Download
David Splane gives the talk, Trust in the Merciful Judge of All the Earth, at the 2023 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsJW Broadcasting—January 2024: Annual Meeting 2023, Part 2David Splane gives the talk, Trust in the Merciful "Judge of All the Earth", at the 2023 Annual Meeting.2024-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Trust in the Merciful Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsTrust in the Merciful "Judge of All the Earth"David Splane gives the talk, Trust in the Merciful "Judge of All the Earth", at the 2023 Annual Meeting.2024-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, The Way of Holiness, at the 2021 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsJW Broadcasting—January 2022: Annual Meeting 2021, Part 1David Splane gives the talk, The Way of Holiness, at the 2021 Annual Meeting.2022-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, “The Way of Holiness”, at the 2021 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings“The Way of Holiness”David Splane gives the talk, “The Way of Holiness”, at the 2021 Annual Meeting.2022-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Wouldn’t It Be Great . . . ?, at the 2020 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsAnnual Meeting 2020—Interview and Talk, Part 2David Splane gives the talk, Wouldn’t It Be Great . . . ?, at the 2020 Annual Meeting.2021-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings“Wouldn’t It Be Great . . . ?”David Splane gives the talk, “Wouldn’t It Be Great . . . ?”, at the 2020 Annual Meeting.2021-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, An Attack Coming From the North, at the 2019 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsAnnual Meeting 2019—Talks and New ReleaseDavid Splane gives the talk, An Attack Coming From the North, at the 2019 Annual Meeting.2020-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsAnnual Meeting 2018—Talks and 2019 YeartextDavid Splane gives the talk, "Do Not Be Anxious For I Am Your God", at the 2018 Annual Meeting.2019-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Ezekiel's Temple Vision and You, at the 2017 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual MeetingsAnnual Meeting 2017—Talks and 2018 YeartextDavid Splane gives the talk, Ezekiel's Temple Vision and You, at the 2017 Annual Meeting.2018-01Download
David Splane gives the talk, Trust in Jehovah and Do What Is Good, at the 2016 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2016 Annual Meeting Program: Part 2—A New Release and 2017 YeartextDavid Splane gives the talk, Trust in Jehovah and Do What Is Good, at the 2016 Annual Meeting.2016-10Download
David Splane is the chairman for the 2015 Annual Meeting and introduces the new Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2015 Annual Meeting Program: Part 1—Our Christian Life and MinistryDavid Splane is the chairman for the 2015 Annual Meeting and introduces the new "Our Christian Life and Ministry" meeting.2015-10Download
Gerrit Lösch gives an untitled talk to Annual Meeting attendees because he didn't want to give anything away.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2015 Annual Meeting Program: Part 2—2016 YeartextDavid Splane is the chairman for the 2015 Annual Meeting.2015-10Download
David Splane is the chairman for the 2015 Annual Meeting.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2015 Annual Meeting Program: Part 3—Refinements in Scriptural UnderstandingDavid Splane is the chairman for the 2015 Annual Meeting.2015-10Download
Gerrit Lösch interviews six long-time bethel members.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2014 Annual Meeting ProgramDavid Splane discuss music at the 2014 Annual Meeting.2014-10Download
David Splane discuss music at the 2014 Annual Meeting, briefly mentioned in the highlights.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2014 Annual Meeting HighlightsDavid Splane discuss music at the 2014 Annual Meeting, briefly mentioned in the highlights.2014-10Download
David Splane explains how the revised New World Translation affects Jehovah's name.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2013 Annual Meeting HighlightsDavid Splane explains how the revised New World Translation affects Jehovah's name.2013-10Download
Gerrit Lösch gives the talk, Which Channel is Jehovah Using? to Annual Meeting Attendees.Programs and EventsAnnual Meetings2012 Annual Meeting HighlightsDavid Splane concludes the 2012 Annual Meeting with the talk, What Does All of This Really Mean?2012-10Download
David Splane gives the talk, Follow the Road Map to Family Peace—Work as a Team, at the 2022 Programs and EventsConventionsFollow the Road Map to Family Peace—Work as a TeamDavid Splane gives the talk, Follow the Road Map to Family Peace—Work as a Team, at the 2022 "Pursue Peace"! Convention2022-07Download
David Splane gives the talk, Safeguard Our “Uniting Bond of Peace”!, at the 2022 Programs and EventsConventionsSafeguard Our “Uniting Bond of Peace”!David Splane gives the talk, Safeguard Our “Uniting Bond of Peace”!, at the 2022 "Pursue Peace"! Convention2022-07Download
David Splane gives the talk, Jehovah’s Powerful Works Inspire Faith, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! ConventionPrograms and EventsConventionsJehovah’s Powerful Works Inspire FaithDavid Splane gives the talk, Jehovah’s Powerful Works Inspire Faith, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! Convention2021-07Download
David Splane gives the talk, “Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! ConventionPrograms and EventsConventions“Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!David Splane gives the talk, “Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! Convention2021-07Download
Excerpt from David Splane's talk, “Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! ConventionPrograms and EventsConventions“Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!—ExcerptExcerpt from David Splane's talk, “Put Up a Hard Fight for the Faith”!, at the 2021 Powerful By Faith! Convention2021-07Download
David Splane's talk is from the symposium Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills and he focuses on Illustrating Key Points, at the 2020 Programs and EventsConventionsExperience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills—Illustrating Key PointsDavid Splane's talk is from the symposium Experience the Joy of Disciple-Making—Improve Your Skills and he focuses on Illustrating Key Points, at the 2020 "Always Rejoice"! Convention2020-07Download
David Splane gives the talk, “Find Exquisite Delight in Jehovah”!, at the 2020 Programs and EventsConventions“Find Exquisite Delight in Jehovah”!David Splane gives the talk, “Find Exquisite Delight in Jehovah”!, at the 2020 "Always Rejoice"! Convention2020-07Download
David Splane gives the talk, “Be Courageous and Strong and Go to Work”! (1 Chronicles 28:1-20; 1 Samuel 16:1-23; 17:1-51), at the 2018 Programs and EventsConventions“Be Courageous and Strong and Go to Work”! (1 Chronicles 28:1-20; 1 Samuel 16:1-23; 17:1-51)David Splane gives the talk, “Be Courageous and Strong and Go to Work”! (1 Chronicles 28:1-20; 1 Samuel 16:1-23; 17:1-51), at the 2018 "Be Courageous"! Convention2018-07Download
David Splane introduces Chapter 1 of the publication, Pure WorshipSeriesPure WorshipIntroduction to Chapter 1David Splane introduces Chapter 1 of the publication, Pure Worship2023-08Download
David Splane gives the dedication talk for the Armenia Branch DedicationOur ActivitiesSpecial EventsArmenia Branch Dedication—A Theocratic MilestoneDavid Splane gives the dedication talk for the Armenia Branch Dedication2019-03Download