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Bookmark or Share- The Lord’s Evening Meal —An Observance That Honors God - JW.ORGThe Passover was a celebration held just once a year, on the 14th day of the Jewish month Nisan. To calculate that date, the Jews evidently waited for the spring equinox. This is the day when there are approximately 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.
- The Lord’s Supper—Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe It Differently ...The Scriptures compare Jesus’ sacrifice to that of the Passover lamb. ( 1 Corinthians 5: 7, 8 ) The Passover was observed once each year. ( Exodus 12: 1-6; Leviticus 23:5 ) Likewise, the Memorial of Jesus’ death was observed once each year by the early Christians, c and Jehovah’s Witnesses follow that Bible-based pattern.
- The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Study - JW.ORGGod told them: “This day must serve as a memorial for you, and you must celebrate it as a festival to Jehovah throughout your generations. As a statute to time indefinite you should celebrate it.”. The celebration on the 14th was to be followed by a seven-day festival. Nisan 14 was the day of the actual Passover, but the name Passover could ...
- 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.
- Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORGJESUS REFERS TO JEHOVAH AS “MY FATHER”. It 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).
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