How do Christians remember the death of Jesus?

Answer 1

During Jesus' final evening with his closest associates, he instituted the Lord's evening Meal. Some people call this the "Last Supper." During this occasion, he gave instructions to his disciples on how to remember his death. The scriptures at Luke 22:19-23 says, "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. 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." If you notice, he said, "keep doing this in rememberance of me." Years later, the Apostle Paul understood those instructions, when he likewise memorialized Jesus' death at 2 Corintians 11:24-26. Here we read, regarding the loaf "after giving thanks, he broke it and said: This means my body which is in your behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me. 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. For as often as you eat this loaf and drink this cup, you keep proclaiming the death of the Lord, until he arrives." The instructions on how we are to remember the death of Jesus, is by following the outline in the scriptures, which was a simple ceremony using the wine and unleaven bread as emblems of Jesus blood and his perfect body. Most importantly, we remember the death of Jesus, and treat it as sacred by our obedience to Jesus, and our doing all we can to please him and his father, Jehovah. At 1 Samuel 15:22, we read, "To obey is better than a sacrifice, to pay attention than the fat of rams;"

Answer 2

It's called Christmas, which means "Christ's Mass". It's a holiday that most Christians celebrate on December 25, although there are other Christians who celebrate Christmas on other days during the year. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

Answer 3

Easter is the accepted time when Christians remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Many times throughout the year, Christians take part in the Lord's Supper, where through the breaking of bread and drinking of "wine" they commemorate Jesus' sacrifice.

Answer 4

We gather in his name and worship. We also partake in a ceremony called communion.

Luke 22:19-20 (New International Version)19And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."

20In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

We do this to show our devotion and love for his sacrifice.

We also celebrate his birth on CHRISTmas and his victory or death in the resurrection on Easter.

Answer 5

Technically all the time. Christianity believes Jesus was the messiah and will come again to bring world peace. Accurately hough many Christians really remember Jesus during a few different holidays. Christmas, Easter, etc. they all symbolise a portion of Jesus' life from his birth to his death. I myself am Jewish but take a world religion class. Unfortunately my mind is a bit muddled at the moment so I can't remember whic holiays go with which event other than that Christmas is supposed to be the Birth of jesus even though through historical documentation it has been proven that Jesus was actually orn before Christmas. The holiday was put on that day to much up with an already being celebrated holiday at the time.

Answer 6

It was not a custom to remember/celebrate birthdays in Jewish society at the time. However, they did remember the death. More importantly, Jesus Himself, told us all to remember His great sacrifice for all of mankind when He ate the last Passover meal with His disciples before the trial and punishment (see Luke 22:14-22 as an example).

The Apostle Paul to the Gentiles also noted that we should remember this event here:

1 Corinthians 11:23-25 New International Version (NIV) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."

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Another thought:

Because acceptance of the purpose of Jesus' death, means our life.

When God created mankind, they were made to live forever (Genesis 1:28). Only by disobeying God would they ever die (Genesis 2:15-17). Adam, our original father, rebelled against God's rulership, and brought sin (imperfection) into the human family, so that all his descendants (us)would be BORN with 'imperfection' (sinful) (Romans 5:12/Romans 3:23) and subject to death (Genesis 3:19/Psalm 51:5/Psalm 146:3+4/Ezekiel 18:4/Ecclesiastes 9:5+10). God's purpose to have perfect people live forever on a perfect earth, however, had not changed(Isaiah 55:10+11/Isaiah 45:18/Matthew 5:5), and he immediately put his purpose into action (Genesis 3:15/Philippians 2:8/1 John 3:8 ). The Mosaic Law, with it's animal sacrifices, was put into play to pre-figure the coming Messiah, and the death he would die in payment of the sins of repentant mankind(Hebrews 9:6-10:4/1 Corinthians 15:22). Jesus 'Christ'(messiah) was sent to 'buy back' those of sinful mankind who longed to serve God obediently(1 Timothy 2:6/Hebrews 9:28/1 Peter 2:24). Unlike Adam, who selfishly sinned against God, Jesus remained faithful till death(Philippians 2:8), and in so doing, provided a ransom for mankind (Isaiah 53:5+10/Matthew 20:28),buying back what Adam had lost, providing us a new 'father' (in place of Adam)so that those who CHOSE to follow God's means of saving, could once again have the hope of living forever (John 3:16/ John 17:3/Psalm 37:10,11,29/Matthew 5:5/ Revelation 21:3+4).

Answer 7

Exactly the same as we do today, the Holy Mass. Mass was a code word in the ancient church taken from the last words of the Eucharist as the Romans were arresting and killing anyone using the term "Eucharist". And Jesus, Himself, commanded that this was how we were to remember Him: "Do this in memory of me"

Answer 8

gave up his life for the good of everyone.