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What is the title of December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson?

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The Passover Mentioned In The Bible And The Christmas That Catholics and Protestants Celebrate

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Num. 9:4-5 KJ21

Is there a Passover mentioned in the Bible?

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Yes—the Passover that God commanded ancient Israel to keep or observe .

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Exod. 12:15-16 RSV

How did the Israelites celebrate the Passover back then?

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During their celebration, they would eat only unleavened bread

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Exod. 12:17 RSV

Why did God command the Israelites to observe the Passover?

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To remember how God saved them and how the plague that was sent to Egypt passed over their homes

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to R.D.P., p. 409

On the other hand, what is the Christmas being celebrated by the people of the world every 25th of December?

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The word Christmas is composed of “Christ” and “Mass” and in observing this feast, they hold a Mass in commemoration of Christ’s birth .

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Luke 2:7-14

Is the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ recorded in the Bible?

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It is recorded—but its exact date cannot be found in the Bible. So, the Christmas of the Catholics and the Passover of the Jews are different not only in the date of celebration but also in the manner and purpose of observance

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Externals …, p. 136

Based on historical records, did the first-century Christians celebrate the Christmas that Catholics celebrate today?

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There is no mention of it in any of the oldest lists of the Church’s festivals

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to H.C.F.C., p. 60

From where was December 25 as the date for Christmas taken?

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From the feast of the sun-god of the pagans

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to H.C.F.C., p. 60

Thus, what is Christmas called according to Catholics themselves?

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A pagan festival said to be “Christianized”

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In December 1, 2024 CWS Lesson; According to Col. 3:15

Whom does the Bible identify as the ones who came to have peace because they were redeemed by Christ?

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Those who were called in the one body