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Jehovah’s Witnesses will observe the memorial of the death of Jesus Christ on Friday in an event described as the most important Christian gathering of the year.<\/p>\n

The Witnesses said they adhere strictly to the Bible in their observance of the Lord\u2019s Evening Meal, which is also known as the Lord\u2019s supper, the Last Supper, and the Memorial of Jesus\u2019 Death. The event is expected to hold at various locations in Nigeria and other countries of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn contrast, many beliefs and practices of other denominations in connection with this observance are not based on the Bible,\u201d they said in a statement<\/a> made available online.<\/p>\n

According to the Witnesses, the purpose of the occasion is to remember the death of Jesus, “showing our gratitude for his sacrifice in our behalf”, adding that the observance is not a sacrament, or a religious practice that imparts merit such as grace or the forgiveness of sins.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Bible teaches that our sins can be forgiven, not by a religious rite, but only through faith in Jesus. Jesus commanded his disciples to commemorate the Lord\u2019s Evening Meal, but he did not specifically say how often.”<\/p>\n

The statement said further: “Some feel that it should be observed monthly, while others observe it weekly, daily, several times each day, or as often as a person feels is appropriate. However, here are some factors that should be considered.<\/p>\n

\u201cJesus instituted the Lord\u2019s Evening Meal on the date of the Jewish Passover, and he died later that same day. This was no coincidence. The Scriptures compare Jesus\u2019 sacrifice to that of the Passover lamb. The Passover was observed once each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cLikewise, the Memorial of Jesus\u2019 death was observed once each year by the early Christians and Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses follow that Bible-based pattern.”<\/p>

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In addition, the Christian group disclosed further that when Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses observe the Lord\u2019s Evening Meal, only a small fraction of them partake of the bread and wine.<\/p>\n

Explaining why, the statement said: “Jesus\u2019 shed blood established \u201ca new covenant\u201d that replaced the covenant between Jehovah God and the ancient nation of Israel. Those who are in that new covenant partake of the Memorial emblems.<\/p>\n

“It includes, not all Christians, but only ‘those who have been called’ in a special way by God. These ones will rule in heaven with Christ, and the Bible says that just 144,000 people receive that privilege.\u200b In contrast to the ‘little flock’ of those called to rule with Christ, the vast majority of us hope to be part of ‘a great crowd’ who will gain everlasting life on earth.<\/p>\n

“While those of us with an earthly hope do not partake of the Memorial emblems, we do join in expressing thanks for the sacrifice that Jesus made in our behalf.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the group, over 20 million people in 2017 attended the memorial, some 12 million of whom were not Witnesses.<\/p>\n

The Witnesses believe that the Memorial is a significant annual event not only for them but also for millions of other people worldwide.<\/p>\n

Speaking on this year\u2019s event, the organization, however, welcome every one to attend the annual observance of the death of Jesus Christ, by visiting the website, JW.org for location and time for the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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