Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial

 "Keep doing this in remembrance of me." - LUKE 22:19.

ALMOST 2,000 years ago, Jesus gave his life in our behalf, opening the way for us to gain everlasting life.  On the night before he died, Jesus commanded his followers to remember his loving act by means of a simple ceremony involving bread and wine. - 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-36.

We obey Jesus' command because we love him very much.  (John 14:15)  Each year during the Memorial season, we show our appreciation  for what he has done by taking time to mediate prayerfully on the meaning of his death. We also gladly increase our share in the  ministry encouraging as many as possible to join us for this special occasion. And, of course, we are determined not to allow anything to prevent us from attending the Memorial.

In this article, we will consider three ways in which Jehovah's  people  have made significant efforts to commemorate Jesus' death: (1) by reestablishing the pattern that Jesus set, (2) by inviting others to the Memorial, and (3) by observing the Memorial despite difficult circumstances. 

Next time: Jehovah Blesses Our Efforts to Observe the Memorial - REESTABLISHING THE PATTERN THAT JESUS SET

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