“For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.“ In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.“ For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Only time the word “Easter” is used in the New Testament is in Acts 12:4 – only in KJV Should have been translated “Passover” Passage is referring to the seven-day Passover festival Never a place in the New Testament where a yearly celebration of the resurrection of Jesus was ever practiced Christians remember Jesus’ death weekly Only time the word “Easter” is used in the New Testament is in Acts 12:4 – only in KJV Should have been translated “Passover” Passage is referring to the seven-day Passover festival Never a place in the New Testament where a yearly celebration of the resurrection of Jesus was ever practiced Christians remember Jesus’ death weekly

To remember Jesus must be man’s most important responsibility in life God impressed upon His people the importance of remembering Him Crossing of the Jordan The feast days To remember Jesus must be man’s most important responsibility in life God impressed upon His people the importance of remembering Him Crossing of the Jordan The feast days The Tragedy of Forgetting God Jeremiah 18:15; Hosea 4:6

Remember: The Sacrifice of Jesus A Death: Blood Shed John 19:31-37 A Death of Suffering: Crucifixion A Death of Humiliation: Six Trials Acts 8:33 A Death: Blood Shed John 19:31-37 A Death of Suffering: Crucifixion A Death of Humiliation: Six Trials Acts 8:33 What Was Involved In His Sacrifice?

Remember: The Sacrifice of Jesus New Testament Record of His Death 1 Peter 1:11-12 Plan of Salvation: Symbolism of Repentance Romans 6:3-4 Christian Worship: Songs, Lord’s Supper New Testament Record of His Death 1 Peter 1:11-12 Plan of Salvation: Symbolism of Repentance Romans 6:3-4 Christian Worship: Songs, Lord’s Supper God Provided a Means of Remembering

Remember: The Presence of Jesus We Have His Promise Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5 Acts 17:27 We Believe in His Omnipresence 1 Peter 3:12-14 We Have His Promise Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5 Acts 17:27 We Believe in His Omnipresence 1 Peter 3:12-14 Christians Assured of His Daily Presence

Remember: The Presence of Jesus The Power of His Daily Presence All Power! Matthew 28:19 Ephesians 3:20 All Wisdom! Colossians 2:3 James 1:5 All Wealth! Philippians 4:19 All Power! Matthew 28:19 Ephesians 3:20 All Wisdom! Colossians 2:3 James 1:5 All Wealth! Philippians 4:19

Remember: The Coming of Jesus Promised by Jesus John 14:1-3 Told to the Apostles Acts 1:10-11 Be Prepared Hebrews 5:9 Proverbs 27:1 Promised by Jesus John 14:1-3 Told to the Apostles Acts 1:10-11 Be Prepared Hebrews 5:9 Proverbs 27:1 Early Christians Remembered the Promise

Remember: The Coming of Jesus Time of Resurrection Philippians 3: Corinthians 5:1-10 Time of Reward 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Time of Resurrection Philippians 3: Corinthians 5:1-10 Time of Reward 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Christians Should Anticipate it with Joy! A time of reunion with Christians!

Jesus lived so that we can follow His example. He died to be our sacrifice for sin. He resurrected and overcame death. WHY? So that we can have our sins forgiven and to be able to live with Him eternally! Jesus lived so that we can follow His example. He died to be our sacrifice for sin. He resurrected and overcame death. WHY? So that we can have our sins forgiven and to be able to live with Him eternally!