THE FEAST OF TRUMPETS IN 2025

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The Festival of Trumpets in 2025 will begin on the evening of Monday, September 22, and end on Wednesday, September 24. It is also known as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marking the first day of the seventh month, Tishri. The key feature of this celebration is the blowing of the ram’s horn, the shofar, which signifies remembrance, repentance, and the coming of God’s kingdom.

Biblical Foundation

  • In Leviticus 23:1–2, 23–25, the Lord commanded Israel to observe this holy day with rest and the sounding of trumpets.
  • At Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18), God descended in fire with thunder, lightning, and the sound of trumpets, signifying His majestic presence.
  • This feast points forward to the return of Jesus Christ, who will come with the sound of the trumpet, gathering the faithful who trust in Him (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:52).

Prophetic Meaning

  • The High Priest would enter the Most Holy Place only on this day, sprinkling blood on the Arc of the Covenant for the atonement of Israel, and releasing a scape goat outside the city. foreshadowing Jesus’ sacrifice outside the city on the cross.
  • The Book of Revelation describes seven trumpets, announcing judgments and the establishment of God’s kingdom. The seventh trumpet signals the completion of God’s plan and the return of Christ.
  • Following this feast are the Ten Days of Awe, leading to the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32), representing repentance and the opportunity to accept Jesus as Messiah. According to prophecy, 144,000 Jews will recognize Him as Messiah. (Luke 13:35)

Signs of the End Times

  • Daniel 12:4 foretold an increase in knowledge and travel, now visible in technology and global mobility.
  • Jesus warned in Matthew 24:3-14 of wars, earthquakes, false prophets, and declining faith, which we can observe today in many nations.
  • On the final day, people will either hear the dreadful judgment (Matthew 25:41) or the blessed invitation into God’s eternal kingdom (Matthew 25:34).

Call to Reflection

The Festival of Trumpets reminds believers to prepare for Christ’s return. Hindus during this time observe nine-days of fasting and prayer but unfortunately seek the divine blessing from deity. The Bible emphasizes prayer that all people may come to the knowledge of truth and be saved through Jesus. Christ (1 Timothy 2:4; John 14:6)

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