What Is the Passover? - JW.ORG
On the first Passover, the Jews splashed some of its blood on their doorposts and the upper part of their doorway, roasted the animal whole, and ate it. — Exodus 12: 3-9 . Meal: In addition to the lamb (or goat), the Israelites ate unleavened bread and bitter greens as …
Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
To Jesus and his family, the Passover is not just a one-day event. The day after the Passover is the beginning of the seven-day Festival of Unleavened Bread. It is considered part of the Passover season. The trip from their home in Nazareth, the stay in Jerusalem, and the return to their home takes about two weeks.
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Study - JW.ORG
2013年12月15日 · Nisan 14 was the day of the actual Passover, but the name Passover could be applied to all eight days of the festival. (Ex. 12:14-17; Luke 22:1; John 18:28; 19:14) The Passover was one of the appointed festivals (“anniversaries,” The Bible in Living English) that the Hebrews were to celebrate each year. —2 Chron. 8:13. 7.
Passover - JW.ORG
Passover 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.
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Simplified
2013年12月15日 · 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.
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This feast was established to honour all saints, known or unknown, but it failed to displace the pagan celebration of Samhain.” — Encyclopædia Britannica (1959), Volume 11, page 107. New Year’s Day: “In ancient Rome, the first day of the year was given over to honoring Janus, the god of gates and doors and of beginnings and endings. . . .
Jesus Dines at Simon’s House | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
Many Jews have already arrived in Jerusalem for the Passover. They have come early “to cleanse themselves ceremonially” in case they have touched a dead body or done something else that makes them unclean. (John 11:55; Numbers 9:6-10) Some of these who arrive early gather at the temple. They speculate on whether Jesus will come to the Passover.
Jesus Teaches Humility at the Last Passover | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
There they find that all preparations have been made for their private meal. Jesus has looked forward to this occasion, for he says: “I have greatly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” —Luke 22:15. Many years earlier, the custom of passing a number of cups of wine among the Passover participants was introduced.
Why Don’t Jehovah’s Witnesses Celebrate Certain Holidays?
“A feast in honor of all the saints . . . The origins of this feast are uncertain.” —New Catholic Encyclopedia. Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This festival honors “the patron saint of Mexico,” believed by some to be Mary, the mother of Jesus. She is said to have miraculously appeared to a peasant in 1531.
Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
CHAPTER 115 Jesus’ Final Passover Approaches CHAPTER 116 Teaching Humility at the Last Passover CHAPTER 117 The Lord’s Evening Meal CHAPTER 118 A Dispute Over Greatness CHAPTER 119 Jesus —The Way, the Truth, the Life