Peter and John prepare the upper room for the Passover of 33 C.E.
LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Are You Preparing for the Memorial?
Jesus’ last Passover was going to be significant. Because his death was imminent, he planned to eat the Passover meal with his apostles and introduce a new yearly observance, the Lord’s Evening Meal. So he dispatched Peter and John to get the room ready. (Lu 22:7-13; see cover picture.) This reminds us of the need to prepare for the Memorial on March 27. Congregations have likely made arrangements for a speaker, the emblems, and so forth. However, what can we do individually to get ready for the Memorial?
Prepare your heart. Watch and meditate on Watchtower articles that has considered the meaning of the Memorial and also talk about the love of Jehovah and Jesus toward us, for example: w17.02 1; 2; w18.01 2; w19.01 4; 5.
Invite others to attend. Have a full share in the invitation campaign. Think about those whom you could invite, such as return visits, former Bible students, acquaintances, and relatives. Elders should be sure to invite those who are inactive. Remember that if someone does not live in your area, you can find the time and location of the Memorial where he lives by clicking the ABOUT US tab at the top of the jw.org home page and selecting “Memorial.”
What else can we do in order to prepare?