Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial

Each year during the Memorial season, we show our appreciation for what he has done by taking time to meditate prayerfully on the meaning of his death.

Why We Attend the Memorial

3. What will we discuss in this article?

³ A small number of those attending the Memorial of Christ’s death cherish a heavenly hope.

Consider why the Memorial is so special, how we can prepare for it, and how we can help others to attend.

1. Why is the Memorial the most important day of the year? (Luke 22:19, 20)

FOR Jehovah’s people, the Memorial of Christ’s death is the most important day of the year.

These words have also been rendered: “Do this in memory of me” (Today’s English Version) and “Do this as a memorial of me.” (The Jerusalem Bible)

In fact, this observance is often referred to as the Memorial of Christ’s death.

Pleasant Unity and the Memorial

HOW DOES THE MEMORIAL . . .

What are the Memorial emblems, and what do they mean?

3. This article will deal with what questions?

³ So it was that Jesus instituted the Memorial of his death, also called “the Lord’s Evening Meal.” (1 Cor. 11:20)

UNIONDALE, NY, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpk.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S.

MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, 1881 Expo Mall East.

So, in this condition of “one flock, one shepherd”, the question arises at Memorial time, What are the privileges of the remnant and of the great crowd respecting Jehovah’s cup and table?

As we approach another Memorial season there is no question about what the small remnant must do, but the question all these other sheep now entertain is, Shall I participate in the bread and wine with the remnant?

UNIONDALE, NY, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpk.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S.

JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex.

JACKSONVILLE, FL, Memorial Coliseum, Gator Bowl Sports Complex.

Jehovah’s Witnesses will then meet to observe the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death.

The Memorial emblems of unleavened bread and red wine symbolize Christ’s sinless body and his shed blood​—the only sacrifice that can redeem mankind from inherited sin and death.​—Romans 5:12; 6:23.

Well, the Jewish Passover was celebrated just once each year, and Jesus started the Memorial on that same Passover night, Nisan 14.

In fact, the Memorial has already been celebrated 1,952 times.

The Memorial of Christ’s Death and What It Means to You

THE Memorial of Christ’s death, or the “Lord’s Supper” as it also is called, means different things to different people.

One brother humbly expressed the feelings of many when he said: “The Memorial of 1935 was the last time that I partook of the emblems.

5. How does Jehovah view those who have stopped partaking of the Memorial emblems?

⁵ How does Jehovah view those who stopped partaking of the Memorial emblems after 1935?

UNIONDALE, NY, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St.

1-2. (a) Why can we expect that Jesus would provide us with a simple way to commemorate his death? (b) What qualities of Jesus will we consider?

CAN you describe what takes place at the annual Memorial of Christ’s death?

Let us consider closely this Memorial meal and some of the things Jesus said and did.

1. When did Jehovah’s witnesses celebrate Memorial last year, how many attended it and how many partook?

THE Memorial or Lord’s evening meal is celebrated by Jehovah’s witnesses each year on its anniversary date with the understanding given above.

Last year at the Memorial celebration 623,760 of Jehovah’s witnesses and kindly disposed persons attended, but only 21,619 partook of the emblems.

Others do not come regularly to other meetings, but they view attending the Memorial as a solemn duty.

Jehovah also notices those who may be at the Memorial for the first time, perhaps out of curiosity.

MADISON, WI, Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum, 1881 Expo Mall E.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St.

MADISON, WI, Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum, 1881 Expo Mall E.

NEW HAVEN, CT, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 275 S. Orange St.

1. In 1 Corinthians what does Paul discuss on the Memorial question?

IN REFERRING to the Memorial or the Lord’s evening meal in his first letter to the Corinthians the apostle Paul was discussing, not the question of who should partake of the emblems, but what the emblems meant and how to partake of them worthily or in a worthy manner.

This did not befit those who partake of the Memorial emblems, for the loaf of bread symbolized the unity of the body of Christ.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy.

MADISON, WI, Dane County Memorial Coliseum, 1881 Expo Mall E.