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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 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.
Apr 14, 2022 · Passover takes place in the spring and begins with a seder: a long, ritualized meal. Family and friends read from the Haggadah , which recounds the story of the holiday; they sing and eat. Passover is also called the "celebration of unleavened bread:" in memory of the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, they are forbidden to eat and drink leavened food and beverages for seven days.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 ...
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.
