2. What special event helps us to show our gratitude for what Jehovah and Jesus did?

The evening before he died, Jesus told his followers about another way to show gratitude for his sacrifice. He introduced a special observance that the Bible calls “the Lord’s Evening Meal,” also known as the Memorial of Christ’s death. (1 Corinthians 11:20) Jesus instituted it so that his apostles​—and all true Christians after them—​would remember that he gave his life for us. Regarding this observance, Jesus commanded: “Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) When you attend the Memorial, you show that you are grateful for the great love that Jehovah and Jesus have for us.

5. Observe the Memorial of Christ’s death

To see what happened during the first observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal, read Luke 22:14, 19, 20. Then discuss these questions:

• What happened at the Lord’s Evening Meal?

• What do the bread and the wine represent?​—See verses 19 and 20.

Jesus intended for his disciples to observe the Lord’s Evening Meal once a year on the anniversary of his death. Thus, Jehovah’s Witnesses meet together yearly to remember Christ’s death in the way that he commanded. To learn about this important meeting, play the VIDEO. Then discuss the question that follows.

VIDEO: Remember Jesus’ Death (1:41)

• What happens at the Memorial?

The bread and the wine are emblems. The bread represents Jesus’ perfect human body that he sacrificed for us. The wine represents his blood