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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Tuesday, April 7

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Tuesday, April 7

Christ died for us.​—Rom. 5:8.
Jesus was willing not only to die for his disciples but also to live each day in a way that put their interests ahead of his own. For instance, he met with his followers even when he was physically tired or emotionally distressed. (Luke 22:39-46) And he focused on what he could give to others, not on what he could get from them. (Matt. 20:28) We belong to the only true Christian brotherhood, and we enjoy spending as much time as possible inviting new ones to join us. However, we are particularly interested in helping those who are “related to us in the faith” but who have become inactive. (Gal. 6:10) We prove our love for them by encouraging them to attend our meetings, especially the Memorial. Like Jehovah and Jesus, we are deeply moved when an inactive one returns to Jehovah.​—Matt. 18:14. w19.01 29 ¶12, 14; 30 ¶15
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 13) Mark 14:12-16; Matthew 26:17-19 (Events after sunset: Nisan 14) Mark 14:17-72

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2020 Memorial of Jesus’ Death: Tuesday, April 7, 2020

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Memorial of Jesus’ Death

Once each year in thousands of locations worldwide, we commemorate the death of Jesus. We do so because he commanded his followers: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) The next observance will be on
Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
We invite you to join us for this special occasion. This meeting, like all our meetings, is open to the public. Seats are free and no collections are ever taken.

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2020 Celebration of Jesus\’ Death

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Once each year in thousands of locations worldwide, we commemorate the death of Jesus. We do so because he commanded his followers: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) The next observance will be on
Tuesday April 7, 2020
We invite you to join us for this special occasion. This meeting, like all our meetings, is open to the public. Seats are free and no collections are ever taken.

meetingBOX | WEEK APRIL 6, 2020 Meeting Workbook Downloads

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April 6-12, 2020

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 Apply Yourself  to  Reading  and  Teaching 

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 Bible Readings

 Congregation Bible Study 

 Digging for Spiritual Gems 

 Illustrations 

 Improving Our Skills in the Field Ministry 

 Jehovah’s Word Is Alive 

 Life and Ministry Workbook 

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 Our Christian Life and Ministry 

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 Song and Melodies (Manuscripts) 

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 Transcripts 

 Treasures from God’s Word 

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Monday, April 6

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Monday, April 6

Keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he comes.​—1 Cor. 11:26.
Imagine what Jehovah sees when millions around the world gather for the Lord’s Evening Meal. He looks at more than just the large number of people; he notices each individual who is present. For instance, he sees those who faithfully come every year. Among them may be individuals who come despite facing severe persecution. Others do not come regularly to other meetings, but they view attending the Memorial as a solemn duty. Jehovah also notices those who may be at the Memorial for the first time, perhaps out of curiosity. Certainly, Jehovah is pleased to see that so many attend the Memorial. (Luke 22:19) However, he is more interested in the reason for their coming; motive matters to Jehovah. Are we eager to be instructed by Jehovah and the organization that he is using?​—Isa. 30:20; John 6:45. w19.01 26 ¶1-3
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 12) Mark 14:1, 2, 10, 11;Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020​—The Memorial of Christ’s Death

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April 6-12

Tuesday, April 7, 2020​—The Memorial of Christ’s Death

During the Memorial season each year, many Christians meditate on the two greatest expressions of love ever shown​—those of Jehovah God and of his Son, Jesus Christ. (Joh 3:16; 15:13) Using this chart, you can compare the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ final ministry in Jerusalem. These events are discussed in section 6 of the book Jesus​—The Way, the Truth, the Life. How will the love of God and of Christ motivate you?​—2Co 5:14, 15; 1Jo 4:16, 19.

Jesus ascending to heaven as his disciples look on in amazement.

JESUS’ FINAL MINISTRY IN JERUSALEM

Time

Place

Event

Matthew

Mark

Luke

John

33, Nisan 8 (April 1-2, 2020)

Bethany

Jesus arrives six days before Passover

11:55–12:1

Nisan 9 (April 2-3, 2020)

Bethany

Mary pours oil on his head and feet

26:6-13

14:3-9

12:2-11

Bethany-Bethphage-Jerusalem

Enters Jerusalem triumphantly, riding on a donkey

21:1-11, 14-17

11:1-11

19:29-44

12:12-19

Nisan 10 (April 3-4, 2020)

Bethany-Jerusalem

Curses fig tree; cleanses temple again

21:18, 19; 21:12, 13

11:12-17

19:45, 46

Jerusalem

Chief priests and scribes scheme to destroy Jesus

11:18, 19

19:47, 48

Jehovah speaks; Jesus foretells his death; disbelief of Jews fulfills prophecy of Isaiah

12:20-50

Nisan 11 (April 4-5, 2020)

Bethany-Jerusalem

Withered fig tree lesson

21:19-22

11:20-25

Jerusalem, temple

His authority challenged; illustration of two sons

21:23-32

11:27-33

20:1-8

Illustrations: murderous cultivators, marriage feast

21:33–22:14

12:1-12

20:9-19

Answers questions on God and Caesar, resurrection, greatest commandment

22:15-40

12:13-34

20:20-40

Asks crowd if Christ is David’s son

22:41-46

12:35-37

20:41-44

Woes to scribes and Pharisees

23:1-39

12:38-40

20:45-47

Observes widow’s contribution

12:41-44

21:1-4

Mount of Olives

Gives sign of future presence

24:1-51

13:1-37

21:5-38

Illustrations: ten virgins, talents, sheep and goats

25:1-46

Nisan 12 (April 5-6, 2020)

Jerusalem

Jewish leaders plot to kill him

26:1-5

14:1, 2

22:1, 2

Judas arranges betrayal

26:14-16

14:10, 11

22:3-6

Nisan 13 (April 6-7, 2020)

Near and in Jerusalem

Prepares for last Passover

26:17-19

14:12-16

22:7-13

Nisan 14 (April 7-8, 2020)

Jerusalem

Eats Passover with apostles

26:20, 21

14:17, 18

22:14-18

Washes feet of apostles

13:1-20

Jesus identifies Judas as traitor and dismisses him

26:21-25

14:18-21

22:21-23

13:21-30

Institutes the Lord’s Evening Meal (1Co 11:23-25)

26:26-29

14:22-25

22:19, 20, 24-30

Foretells Peter’s denials and scattering of apostles

26:31-35

14:27-31

22:31-38

13:31-38

Promises helper; illustration of true vine; gives command to love; last prayer with apostles

14:1–17:26

Gethsemane

Agony in the garden; Jesus’ betrayal and arrest

26:30, 36-56

14:26, 32-52

22:39-53

18:1-12

Jerusalem

Questioned by Annas; trial by Caiaphas, Sanhedrin; Peter denies him

26:57–27:1

14:53–15:1

22:54-71

18:13-27

Judas the betrayer hangs himself (Ac 1:18, 19)

27:3-10

Before Pilate, then Herod, and back to Pilate

27:2, 11-14

15:1-5

23:1-12

18:28-38

Pilate seeks his release but Jews ask for Barabbas; sentenced to death on the torture stake

27:15-30

15:6-19

23:13-25

18:39–19:16

(c. 3:00 p.m.)

Golgotha

Dies on torture stake

27:31-56

15:20-41

23:26-49

19:16-30

Jerusalem

Body taken from the stake and placed in tomb

27:57-61

15:42-47

23:50-56

19:31-42

Nisan 15 (April 8-9, 2020)

Jerusalem

Priests and Pharisees get guard for tomb and seal it

27:62-66

Nisan 16 (April 9-10, 2020)

Jerusalem and vicinity; Emmaus

Jesus resurrected; appears five times to disciples

28:1-15

16:1-8

24:1-49

20:1-25

After Nisan 16

Jerusalem; Galilee

Makes more appearances to disciples (1Co 15:5-7; Ac 1:3-8); instructs; commissions disciple-making

28:16-20

20:26–21:25

2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Sunday, April 5

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Sunday, April 5

Jesus began explaining to his disciples that he must . . . suffer many things . . . and be killed.​—Matt. 16:21.
Jesus’ disciples could not believe what they were hearing. Jesus, the one they expected to restore Israel’s kingdom, said that he would soon suffer and die. It was the apostle Peter who spoke up. “Be kind to yourself, Lord,” he said. “You will not have this happen to you at all.” Jesus countered: “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, because you think, not God’s thoughts, but those of men.” (Matt. 16:22, 23; Acts 1:6) With those words, Jesus made a distinction between thoughts that originate with God and thoughts that originate with this world under Satan’s control. (1 John 5:19) Peter echoed the self-sparing attitude of the world. But Jesus knew that his Father’s thinking was different. In his reply to Peter, Jesus clearly rejected the world’s thinking in favor of Jehovah’s. w18.11 18 ¶1-2
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 11) Mark 11:20–12:27, 41-44

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Saturday, April 4

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Saturday, April 4

Father, glorify your name.​—John 12:28.
In response, Jesus’ Father spoke from heaven: “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” Jesus was troubled because of the great responsibility he had to remain faithful to Jehovah. Jesus was aware that he was going to suffer a brutal scourging and a cruel death. (Matt. 26:38) More than all else, Jesus wanted to glorify his Father’s name. Jesus was charged with blasphemy, and he was concerned that his death would bring reproach on God. Like Jesus, we too may be concerned about reproach brought on Jehovah’s name. Perhaps like Jesus, we are victims of unjust treatment. Or we may be disturbed by false stories that opposers spread about us. We may think about the reproach these reports bring on Jehovah’s name. At such times, Jehovah’s words are of great comfort to us. Jehovah will never fail to glorify his name.​—Ps. 94:22, 23; Isa. 65:17. w19.03 11-12 ¶14-16
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 10) Mark 11:12-19

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Friday, April 3

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2020 Examining the Scriptures Daily—Friday, April 3

Father, if you want to, remove this cup from me.​—Luke 22:42.
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) 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. Jesus also showed courage by setting aside any anxiety he may have had and by focusing attention on the needs of his faithful apostles. The simple meal, which he introduced after dismissing Judas, would remind those who would become his anointed followers of the benefits of Jesus’ shed blood and of sharing in the new covenant.​—1 Cor. 10:16, 17. w19.01 22 ¶7-8
Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 9) Mark 11:1-11

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