Should the annual memorial commemorating Christ's death be simple or complex and ritualistic?

2 During his earthly ministry, Jesus was known for teaching important truths in a way that was simple, clear, and easy to understand. (Matt. 7:28, 29) In the same way, he provided us with a simple yet meaningful way to commemorate * his death. Let us consider closely this Memorial meal and some of the things Jesus said and did. We will appreciate even more just how humble, courageous, and loving Jesus really is, and we will learn how we can imitate him more closely.

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JESUS IS HUMBLE
Jesus passing the bread at the Lord’s Evening Meal, giving his life, and reigning in heaven

The Memorial emblems of bread and wine remind us that Jesus gave his life for us and that he is now our reigning King in heaven (See paragraphs 3-5)

3. As reported at Matthew 26:26-28, how simple was the Memorial meal that Jesus introduced, and what did the two basic items symbolize?

3 Jesus introduced the Memorial of his death in the presence of his 11 faithful apostles. He took what was at hand from the Passover meal and made this simple commemoration. (Read Matthew 26:26-28.) He used only the unleavened bread and the wine that were already on hand. Jesus told his apostles that those two basic items symbolized his perfect body and blood, which he would soon offer up in their behalf. The apostles may not have been surprised at the simplicity of this important new meal. Why not?

Did the apostles even know the meal meant Jesus was going to die, in behalf of all mankind the next day?

4. How does the advice that Jesus gave earlier to Martha help us to understand why Jesus kept the Memorial meal simple?

4 Consider what happened months earlier, during the third year of Jesus’ ministry, when he visited the home of his close friends—Lazarus, Martha, and Mary. In that relaxed setting, Jesus began teaching. Martha was present, but she was distracted with preparing a large meal for her honored guest. Observing this, Jesus kindly corrected Martha, helping her to see that an elaborate meal was not always necessary. (Luke 10:40-42) Later, with just hours remaining before his sacrificial death, Jesus applied his own counsel. He kept the Memorial meal simple. What does this tell us about Jesus?

5 In everything that Jesus said and did, he was humble. So it is not surprising that he showed great humility on that last night of his life on earth. (Matt. 11:29) He knew that he was about to offer the greatest sacrifice in human history and that Jehovah would resurrect him to a glorious position in heaven. Even so, he did not draw undue attention to himself by requiring an elaborate observance of his death. Instead, he told his disciples that once a year they should remember him by means of this simple meal. (John 13:15; 1 Cor. 11:23-25) The simple but appropriate meal shows that Jesus was not a proud person. We can be happy that humility is one of the outstanding qualities of our heavenly King.—Read Philippians 2:5-8.

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6 How can we imitate Jesus’ humility? By putting the interests of others ahead of our own. (Phil. 2:3, 4) Think back to the final night of Jesus’ earthly life. Jesus knew that he would soon experience a painful death; yet, he was deeply concerned about his faithful apostles, who would soon be grieving for him. So he spent the last night instructing, encouraging, and reassuring them. (John 14:25-31) Jesus humbly showed more concern for the welfare of others than for himself. What an excellent example he set for us!

What does Jesus' example reveal about the 144,000 chosen for heaven to serve as his assistant kings?

JESUS IS COURAGEOUS

7. How did Jesus show great courage just after he introduced the Lord’s Evening Meal?

7 Just after Jesus introduced the Lord’s Evening Meal, he demonstrated tremendous courage. How so? Jesus accepted his Father’s will for him, even though he knew that doing so meant that he would be executed for the shameful crime of blasphemy. (Matt. 26:65, 66; Luke 22:41, 42) Jesus maintained perfect integrity so as to honor Jehovah’s name, uphold God’s sovereignty, and open the way to endless life for repentant humans. At the same time, Jesus prepared his followers for what they would soon face.

the Lord’s Evening Meal Is manna, angel's food given directly from his mouth to mine.

Just like a bird feeding her young chicks.

The blood wine means,Truth runs in our spirit/blood.

The KNew Wine/New Covenant/New Heart/New Spirit.

A true Spirit to Know God.

Your JW church is going bankrupt fighting pedophilia charges in the courts.

What do you have to say about that fact OP?

Your church is full of pedophiles and Jesus has no mercy for pedophiles!

Your church is just as guilty as the catholic church which you despise.

I think op is going to die in a fire.

DGN does not have the guts to answer me because what I said about his church is true.

Observe Passover in memory of Him. You don’t need to go to some false church every week, and eat some false communion. Simply observe Passover as he asked us to. Drink wine, and break bread. Stay up all night as he asked his disciples to do. It’s a shadow ....

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... we now observe Passover ... AWESOME! ...
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The bread and wine are to be partaken of by disciples specifically included in his covenant to serve with him in heaven as his assistant kings, the great crowd who inherit the earth are not in the heavenly covenant. No one is required to stay up all night, that was because the soldiers were coming.

The Exodus occurred in the wee hours of the morning, and Jesus was taken captive at night. Jesus was trying to teach his disciples the importance of staying awake all night during the Passover. I’m sorry your spiritual eyes haven’t been opened to this fact. Is it required? The wise do stay up, I know many Messianic families that stay up all night. The foolish however will be merrily asleep when the thief comes as a robber in the night.

Yes !!! Stay awake , the examples are numerous in the Bible. The importance of being awake on Passover.

JW’s was started by a 33rd degree Free Mason, dimetrically opposed as Luciferians to the Holy Bible, wolves in sheep’s clothing. At the 33rd degree Mason swear in on the fake book , the Koran. All cults have rampant pedophilia and control problems, just look at the Roman Church. JW’s just another cult masquerading as if it were a light.

Jesus return will be Passover night?

Learn the real Hebrew , it not New Convenant,it’s renewed Covenant. Jesus renewed the Abrahamic Covenant. The covenant that required every man to shed his own blood to enter into it by way of Brit Milah. One man shed his own blood for the sake of many. New heart huh? Those that say the love God and keep not his commandments are liars. This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. If you love me you’ll keep my commandments. ..............

The second , and far greater Exodus , will most certainly occur on Passover. Numerous verses both Old and New point to this fact.

The Mosaic covenant needed to be renewed, why did it expire?

Exodus from where to where exactly?

You are right. The founder of the JW religion was a Free Mason. He was buried under a pyramid.

The OP DGN is a coward. He is unwilling to face the truth about his corrupt religion.

Really, why then did he denounce all man made false political hopes to defeat Satan's reign of terror, promoting the kingdom of God exclusively?