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Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
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How often?
Jesus commanded his disciples to commemorate the Lord’s Evening Meal, but he did not specifically say how often. (Luke 22:19) Some feel that it should be observed monthly, while others observe it weekly, daily, several times each day, or as often as a person feels is appropriate.b However, here are some factors that should be considered.
Jesus instituted the Lord’s Evening Meal on the date of the Jewish Passover, and he died later that same day. (Matthew 26:1, 2) This was no coincidence. The Scriptures compare Jesus’ sacrifice to that of the Passover lamb. (1 Corinthians 5:7, 8) The Passover was observed once each year. (Exodus 12:1-6; Leviticus 23:5) Likewise, the Memorial of Jesus’ death was observed once each year by the early Christians,c and Jehovah’s Witnesses follow that Bible-based pattern.
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Why Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Observe the Lord’s Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?Frequently Asked Questions About Jehovah’s Witnesses
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b Some Bible translations use the term “as often as” in reference to the Lord’s Evening Meal, and that phrase has been interpreted to indicate how often the meal should be commemorated. However, the correct sense of the original-language term in this context is “whenever” or “every time.”—1 Corinthians 11:25, 26; New International Version; Good News Translation.
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