What Is the Passover? - JW.ORG
The Passover is the Jewish celebration of God’s liberating the Israelites from Egyptian slavery in 1513 B.C.E. God commanded the Israelites to remember that important event each year on the 14th day of the Jewish month Abib, which was later called Nisan. — Exodus 12:42; Leviticus 23:5.
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Study - JW.ORG
Dec 15, 2013 · The view that the lamb was slaughtered at the start of Nisan 14 is consistent with the direction to the Israelites recorded at Deuteronomy 16:6 that “the passover” was to be sacrificed “in the evening as soon as the sun sets, at the appointed time of your coming out of Egypt.”. — Ex. 30:8; Num. 9:3-5, 11. Study: The Passover was an ...
The Lord’s Evening Meal —An Observance That Honors God
The 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 ...
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—Its Significance for Christians - JW.ORG
Aug 2, 2020 · 12:5-7, 12, 13, 24-27. In order for the Israelites to avoid being harmed by the tenth plague, it was vital for them to obey instructions. (Ex 12:28) On the night of Nisan 14, families were to assemble in their own home. They were to kill a sound one-year-old male lamb or goat. Its blood was to be sprinkled on the doorposts and on the upper part ...
Jesus Teaches Humility at the Last Passover | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
MATTHEW 26:20 MARK 14:17 LUKE 22:14-18 JOHN 13:1-17. JESUS EATS HIS LAST PASSOVER WITH THE APOSTLES. HE TEACHES A LESSON BY WASHING THE APOSTLES’ FEET. At Jesus’ direction, Peter and John have already arrived in Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover. Later Jesus and the ten other apostles head there.
Memorial of Jesus’ Death—April 12, 2025 - JW.ORG
2025: Saturday, April 12. 2026: Thursday, April 2. On April 12, 2025, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will observe the annual Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death. Find out more about this special event.
Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
JESUS 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).
Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
What a busy day Nisan 11 has been! It is perhaps while they are returning to Bethany for the night when Jesus tells the apostles: “You know that two days from now the Passover takes place, and the Son of man will be handed over to be executed on the stake.”. — Matthew 26:2. Jesus apparently spends the next day, Wednesday, quietly with his ...
Holidays and Celebrations | Bible Questions & Answers - JW.ORG
What Is the Passover? What does it commemorate? Why did Jesus celebrate it, while Christians today do not? Answers to some of the most common questions about popular holidays and celebrations. The clear explanations found in God’s Word may surprise you.