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Apr 14, 2022 · Passover commemorates the enslavement of the Jews and celebrates their exodus from Egypt. The Haggadah describes the sequence of the ceremonial seder meal. Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Jens Ziehe. There are six foods on the seder plate. One of them, called charoset, is a sweet paste made of made of fruits and nuts.
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.
Passover. Passover (Heb., peʹsach; Gr., paʹskha) was instituted the evening preceding the Exodus from Egypt. The first Passover was observed about the time of full moon, on the 14th day of Abib (later called Nisan) in the year 1513 B.C.E. This was thereafter to be celebrated annually.
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 ...
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 ...
Dec 15, 2013 · 21 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 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.
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.
Remember Jesus’ Death. Each year, Jehovah’s Witnesses remember the death of Jesus in the way that he asked. (Luke 22:19, 20) We warmly invite you to be present with us on this important occasion. You will learn how Jesus’ life and death can benefit you. ABOUT US.
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.
