Bible Question (short): April 16, 2003 |
Question (full): Hi all, Easter, Christmas, or Memorial of Jesus’ death? Most Christians I know and most here on this forum doubtless celebrate the Memorial of Jesus’ death (Lord’s Supper) but perhaps not Easter nor Christmas. The reason being, they feel the early first century Christians did not observe the latter two, yet realize Jesus plainly told his followers to observe a memorial of his death. Jesus’ command is found in two different places in the Bible. At 1 Cor. 11:24-26, “and, after giving thanks, he broke it and said: “This means my body which is in YOUR behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 25 He did likewise respecting the cup also, after he had the evening meal, saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood. Keep doing this, as often as YOU drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For as often as YOU eat this loaf and drink this cup, YOU keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he arrives.” And secondly at Luke 22:1920, “Also, he took a loaf, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying: “This means my body which is to be given in YOUR behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” 20 Also, the cup in the same way after they had the evening meal, he saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood, which is to be poured out in YOUR behalf. One of the finest ways we can show appreciation for the ransom is by attending the Memorial of Christ’s death and of course this year it falls on April 16 after sundown. Unquestionably, Jesus Christ’s death, over 1,900 years ago was the most important event in human history. Truthfinder |
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