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If Jesus told his disciples and followers to keep doing this in remembrance of him how often should we celebrate or commemorate his Death?

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  • David
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    "as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye proclaim the Lord's death until he comes". Jesus wants us to remember his death, and celebrate his resurrection, and look forward to his second coming "as often". Some will do it daily, others weekly, some monthly, or other schedule. The key is to "proclaim the Lord's death until he comes". That's not on a time frame.

  • 2 years ago

    Jesus invited all His followers to "Keep doing this in remembrance of me."

    Keep doing what? Keep drinking the wine that reminds us of His shed blood, and keep eating the unleavened bread that reminds us of His broken body, "Until He comes". 1 Corinthians 11:26.The Bible is clear. Many are not. Some who insist that event must only be commemorated once a year fool millions into thinking that even though they are not in the New Covenant Jesus inaugurated that night, they can cheerfully dismiss the need to be born again, which Jesus said is necessary if we are to see, and to enter into the Kingdom of God.

    Please read your Bible, John 1:1-13 and then all of chapter 3 and realize the awful situation millions are in. They publicly demonstrate every year that they are not born again. Even if they claim to have received Jesus (by faith) and believe in His name, they allow others to prevent them exercising their right to partake of the bread and wine, as all who are born again are entitled to do. They are not yet in the Kingdom of God but they tell everyone they have to become one of them to be saved to see the earthly part of the Kingdom of God. Well, Jesus said that they cannot even SEE the Kingdom of God! So how are they going to enter into it?!? They are spiritually dead until they are born again!

    Jesus warned us about the blind leading the blind, and both falling into a pit. Many who only remember once a year, and who don't even accept the invitation to partake, deceive millions. It's not a question of how often, but whether you actually partake in the celebration!

  • 2 years ago

    It was on the evening before his death that Jesus observed his last Passover meal and afterward instituted the Lord's Evening Meal. The Passover, observed in remembrance of God delivering Isreal from Egypian bondage in 1513 BCE was commemorated once a year. Jesus told his apostles keep doing this in remembrance of me. Nisan 14 was the day Jesus gave his life as a sacrifice, hence would be the date to commemorate his death. Notice too, only Jesus apostles were there, those who would go to heaven to rule with Jesus. Therefore, only those who will go to heaven to rule with Jesus (the remaining of the 144,000) partake of the bread and wine at the Memorial. The majority are there as respectful, appreciative observers. This year the memorial will be held on April 19th. You may visit jw.org to find a location near you.

  • Chris
    Lv 6
    2 years ago

    The scriptures say 'often'..which could mean daily or weekly.

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  • 2 years ago

    That was determined 20 centuries ago, Acts 20:7.

  • 2 years ago

    He didn't say.

    He left it up to his followers to argue about and condemn each other over.

  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    The Bible says "as often as ye eat this bread" (1 Corinthians 11:26). That means, it's up to you.

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    The truth is that death leads to immediate heaven or hell, depending only on whether the person believed in Jesus for eternal life, or not.

    The truth is that Jesus loves you and wants to bless your life freely :) Most of all, Jesus wants you with Him forever, and not in hell. The truth is that every belief except one will lead to eternal torment in the lake of fire for every person. Because nothing pays for our sins except the death and blood of Jesus, the sacrifice of Jesus that is already accomplished by Him . Jesus loves you! The truth is that Jesus is God, and Jesus died on the cross to pay for all of our sins in full, and then Jesus resurrected from the dead. Nothing else pays for our sins, not works, not deeds, not religions. So the only way to heaven and to avoid hell, is by believing in Jesus for eternal life (John 6:47), without adding any of your own works (Romans 4:5). Believe in Jesus to take you to heaven, and you will be in heaven, no matter what, guaranteed. That easy, thanks to Jesus! Tell Jesus that you thank Him that you will be with Him in heaven when you die, because you believe in Jesus! It is too late to be saved, after death

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    However often you bloody feel like it? (Pun not initially intended.)

    I'm guessing Easter is the time when MOST Christians do it. Have fun.

  • 2 years ago

    He did not say to celebrate his death.

    He was saying to enjoy the company of friends and to eat with them.

  • 2 years ago

    Once a year

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