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Bookmark or Share- Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORGIt is springtime. Thus, it is the time for Joseph’s family, along with friends and relatives, to make their yearly trip to Jerusalem. They go there to celebrate the Passover, as the Law directs. (Deuteronomy 16:16) From Nazareth down to Jerusalem is a trip of about 75 miles (120 km). It is a busy and exciting time for all.
- Passover - JW.ORGPassover was followed by seven days of the Festival of Unfermented Cakes, Nisan 15-21. Passover commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt and the ‘passing over’ of their firstborn when Jehovah destroyed the firstborn of Egypt. Seasonally, it fell at the beginning of the barley harvest. —Ex 12:14, 24-47; Le 23:10.
- Why Did Jesus Die? - JW.ORGBible writers compared Jesus to the lamb sacrificed at the Passover. (1 Corinthians 5:7) Just as the Passover celebration reminded the Israelites that they had been freed from slavery, so the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death reminds Christians that they have been freed from sin and death. The Passover, held on Nisan 14 according to the lunar ...
- The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Simplified21 The Passover was an important event in the history of God’s people, and each one of us can learn many lessons from it. So even though the Passover was “a memorial” for the Jews, we as Christians should know about it and learn its valuable lessons, because “all Scripture is inspired of God.” —2 Timothy 3:16.
- The Biblical Hebrew Calendar, Times, and Seasons | NWT - JW.ORG14 Passover. 15-21 Unleavened Bread. 16 Offering of firstfruits. Jordan swells from rains, melting snow. Barley. IYYAR (ZIV) April—May. 14 Late Passover. Dry season begins, mostly clear skies. Wheat. SIVAN May—June. 6 Festival of Weeks (Pentecost) Summer heat, clear air. Wheat, early figs. TAMMUZ June—July Heat increases, heavy dews in ...
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