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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Apr 12, 2025 · We invite you to meet with us on Saturday, April 12, 2025, as we observe the anniversary of Jesus’ death. Learn how his death can benefit you and your family.

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.

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.

Although the Passover did not foreshadow the Memorial, certain features of the Passover have meaning for us. For example, the apostle Paul called Jesus “our Passover lamb.” Just as the lamb’s blood on the doorframes saved lives, Jesus’ blood saves lives. (Ex 12:12, 13) Also, not a bone of the Passover lamb was broken. Similarly, Jesus ...