- What did the ransom involve?
Ransome involves paying the price to buy something back. The first man, Adam, was perfect when he was created. Adam lost everlasting life for himself and for all his children. Jesus offered his own perfect life as a sacrifice to buy back what Adam lost. because he was sinless, Jesus’ perfect life corresponded exactly to the life Adam lost
- What further tests did Jesus endure?
Jesus faced persecution and threats to his life. He dealt with the imperfections of his followers. He was tortured and ridiculed, and later killed. Jehovah didn’t shield him from torture.
- What can we do during the time leading up to the Memorial?
We can do personal study project or Family Worship project that focuses on the ransom. We can use the Research Guide for Jehovah’s Witnesses or other Bible study aids to explore the ransom topic in depth.
We can follow the Memorial Bible reading schedule provided in Our Christian Life and Ministry—Meeting Workbook.
On the memorial day, we are encouraged to watch the special Morning Worship program.
- What do we want to keep in mind when inviting people to the Memorial?
We want to keep in mind that people we invite may ask questions regarding the memorial. We can prepare to answer them.
Some of the questions often asked are: ‘What will happen at the event?’ ‘How long will it last?’ ‘Is there a dress code?’ ‘Is there an admittance fee?’ ‘Will collections be taken?’
It is important to ask them if they have questions when inviting someone to the Memorial.
We can also use the videos Remember Jesus’ Death and What Happens at a Kingdom Hall? and lesson 28 of the Enjoy Life Forever! book to help the individual understand how our meetings are conducted.
- How can all of us help inactive ones? (Romans 12:10)
We show our appreciation for seeing them by treating them with love, kindness, and respect. We must be careful to avoid putting them on the spot by asking embarrassing questions or by making comments that could be hurtful. At all cost, we must be prepared to douse any fears or shame they have by whole-heartedly welcoming them with love.
HOW CAN WE assist inactive ones?
We can apply Romans 12:10 that encourages us to take the lead in showing honor to others. The scripture also encourages having tender affections for our brothers and sisters. This memorial offers us splendid opportunities to show love to the inactive ones. We show our appreciation for seeing them by treating them with love, kindness, and respect. We must be careful to avoid putting them on the spot by asking embarrassing questions or by making comments that could be hurtful. we need to whole-heartedly welcome them with love.