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. Why called the Passover?
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Study - JW.ORG
Dec 15, 2013 · 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.
The Passover —‘This Is to Be a Memorial for You’ | Simplified
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 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 It …
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.
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.
Lord’s Evening Meal - JW.ORG
The Passover was always observed on Nisan (Abib) 14, being on or near the day of full moon, inasmuch as the first day of every month (lunar month) in the Jewish calendar was the day of the new moon, as determined by visual observation. Therefore the 14th day of the month would be about the middle of a lunation.
The Biblical Hebrew Calendar, Times, and Seasons | NWT - JW.ORG
14 Passover. 15-21 Unleavened Bread. 16 Offering of firstfruits. Jordan swells from rains, melting snow. Barley. IYYAR (ZIV) April—May. 14 Late Passover. Dry season begins, mostly clear skies. Wheat. SIVAN May—June. 6 Festival of Weeks (Pentecost) Summer heat, clear air. Wheat, early figs. TAMMUZ June—July Heat increases, heavy dews in ...
Why Did Jesus Die? - JW.ORG
Bible writers compared Jesus to the lamb sacrificed at the Passover. (1 Corinthians 5:7) Just as the Passover celebration reminded the Israelites that they had been freed from slavery, so the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death reminds Christians that they have been freed from sin and death. The Passover, held on Nisan 14 according to the lunar ...
Jesus and His Family Travel to Jerusalem | Life of Jesus - JW.ORG
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). It is a busy and exciting time for all.