John Wesley was merely following the example of Jesus, who prophesied that the Apocalypse and Judgment Day would arrive within the lifetime of the people standing there hearing him speak. "This Generation will not pass away before all these things take place." "There are some standing here who will not taste death before the Son of Man comes with his kingdom." If they reject you on one town, go on to the next, for truly, I tell you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel, before the Son of Man comes."