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Jesus death and resurrection: Chart of events during Jesus’ last days on earth, from Nisan 14 until his final appearance at the Mount of Olives on Iyyar 25.
How did Jesus die? Although many believe that Jesus was crucified —executed on a cross —the Bible reports: “His own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree.” (1 Peter 2: 24, King James Version) Bible writers used two Greek words to refer to the instrument of Jesus’ execution —stau·rosʹ and xyʹlon.
Billions of people have died throughout history. But the death of Jesus Christ stands alone. Why did he die? Did his death have a purpo
First-century Christians did not use the cross in worship. c The teachings and example of the apostles set a pattern that all Christians should adhere to. — 2 Thessalonians 2: 15 . Use of the cross in worship has a pagan origin.
This will keep our hope real to us. This is how the apostle Paul encouraged his fellow Christians. His words helped them to think about the things that would happen at the end of Christ’s Thousand Year Reign. Try to imagine the full meaning of Paul’s words at 1 Corinthians 15:24, 25, 28. —Read.
Each year, Jehovah’s Witnesses remember the death of Jesus in the way that he asked. (Luke 22:19, 20) We warmly invite you to be present with us on this important occasion. You will learn how Jesus’ life and death can benefit you.
The Bible attaches great importance to the death of Jesus. One reference work says that the death of Jesus is mentioned directly some 175 times in the Christian Greek Scriptures, or New Testament. Why, though, did Jesus have to suffer and then die? We need to know, for the death of Jesus can have a profound effect on our life.
After the apostle Paul preached to the Jews in Corinth, proving that Jesus is the Christ, says the Bible, “Crispus the presiding officer of the synagogue became a believer in the Lord, and so did all his household. And many of the Corinthians that heard began to believe and be baptized.”
Love moved God to send his Son to earth to die in our behalf. Really, the ransom sacrifice is the greatest expression of love ever. And that’s what Jehovah’s Witnesses gather to remember each year on the anniversary of the death of Jesus. Has this review been helpful? Shirley: Yes, it has. Thank you for taking the time to go over this with me.
On April 12, 2025, Jehovah’s Witnesses around the world will observe the annual Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death. Find out more about this special event.