In a few days, on September 22nd-24th, the Jews around the world will be celebrating what they call the Feast of Trumpets, or Rosh Hashanah. For them, it is the celebration of their New Year Festival, which commemorates God’s creation of the world. It is also a time to make a fresh start in life, like our New Year’s resolutions.
To announce this festival, Jews will conduct the traditional blowing of the Shofar, a trumpet made from a ram’s horn that is blown 100 times. The final blast of the ram’s horn is known as the Last Trumpet and is the longest of the 100 blasts sounded.
Why Is This So Important?
For believers in Jesus Christ, this special feast could possibly hold great significance. Since Jesus fulfilled the first four of the seven Jewish feasts with His death at the Feast of Passover, His burial at the Feast of Unleaven Bread, His resurrection at the Feast of Firstfruits, and the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, many believe the Feast of Trumpets will be the next that He fulfills.
Many Christians look at the Feast of Trumpets as the time when Jesus will come to bring all who have put their faith in Him to their new home in heaven, as He promised in John 14.
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-3). Did you catch that? Jesus is coming to “receive” us to Himself!
The Apostle Paul gives us vivid details of how this will happen in 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 Thessalonians 4.
“Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” – 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
Could This Be The Time?
God’s Word promises all this to those who have trusted in Jesus as their Savior from our sin. He is the only One who can rescue us from the tribulation that we can see coming right around the corner.
So could this all happen when the Shofar sounds the “Last Trumpet” in a few days? It could. And if it does, talk about a “fresh start” in life! With everything that is happening in our crazy world today, a fresh start sounds pretty good to me.
But even if this isn’t the time, the most important question is, no matter when the day comes, will YOU be ready when the trumpet blows?
Here’s Your Invitation!
The only way you can take part when that day happens is by believing in what Jesus has done at the cross and putting your faith in His finished work for us. If you do that, the sounding of the Last Trumpet will announce the best day you could ever imagine! And He has invited everyone to take part! [Click Here for Your Wedding Invitation]
“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
If you have yet to trust in Jesus as your Savior, I pray you would accept His free gift of grace and join with us in the biggest celebration that will ever happen.
“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20-21
Ask Him to save you today. His answer is always “Yes” and “Amen!” (2 Corinthians 1:20). Trust in Him today and receive His blood-bought gift that lasts forever!
God bless!
Brother Rick
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If the Rapture of the church happens before the start of the coming 7-year Tribulation, the time of “Jacob’s Trouble,” would this coming Feast of Trumpets be a good time for the Lord Jesus to return for all who are true believers in Him?
I think the answer to that question is a big YES! Here are my thoughts on the possibility of Jesus coming in September of 2025. The timeline below highlights what I will be explaining in this article. I want to make it clear from the start that this is just a possible scenario of how things may take place. The Lord commanded us to watch for His return (Mark 13:37), so these are simply some observations that I hope will be an encouragement to you as we wait and look for His coming. (Feel free to copy and print out the chart to use as the Lord may lead and share it with others.)
What Is Written Will Be Fulfilled!
When Jesus came to us 2000 years ago, He came to fulfill everything that was written about Him in God’s Word (Luke 24:44). And although all the prophecies of His birth and life were fulfilled just as foretold, the most important were the ones concerning the death, burial, resurrection, and return of Jesus. Especially since they are connected to the seven Jewish Feasts in Leviticus 23, which God commanded Israel to celebrate. These seven feasts will all find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
When He died on the cross, Jesus fulfilled the Feast of Passover as the Lamb of God whose shed blood, just like the blood put on the doorposts in Exodus 12:23, will save all who believe in His sacrifice for our sins. When He was in the tomb, He fulfilled the Feast of Unleavened Bread as the Bread of Life, hidden until the day He arose. And when the glorious Resurrection Day happened, He fulfilled the Feast of First Fruits, as the first of many to be gathered into the Father’s house, just as Jesus promised. And He fulfilled these first three feasts on the EXACT day they were celebrated.
Next came the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost). As Jesus promised, God sent His Holy Spirit in Acts 2. And from that day until now, God has been adding to His church daily, granting the gift of eternal life, by His Spirit and His grace, to all who will believe in His only begotten Son for the forgiveness of our sins, and bringing about the complete fulfillment of that amazing feast. For 2,000 years God has been graciously adding to His church. But this time of God’s amazing grace, or as some call it, “the church age,” which we are currently living in, is about to end, and the next feast is soon to take the world by surprise.
What Is Coming Next?
That next “feast” is known by quite a few names. The most familiar is the Feast of Trumpets. It is also known as Rosh Hashanah, or Yom Teruah (which means “the sound of a loud cry and a great shout”), and it begins the final three feasts Jesus will ultimately fulfill at His return. Some other interesting names for Rosh Hashanah are “The Hidden Day” and “The Day and Hour No Man Knows.” That’s because, although this feast had a set time, the actual start of the festivities was determined by the first sighting of the new moon by two people who were assigned to watch for it. So no one knew the exact day or hour. But once the two witnesses confirmed that the first sliver of the new moon was visible, the month of Tishri began—and thus, the celebration of the first fall feast would begin, and ushered in by the blowing of the trumpets to announce its arrival.
Most prophecy teachers believe Jesus will follow the pattern He began at His first coming by fulfilling the final 3 Jewish feasts, the Feast of Trumpets, the Feast of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles, on the appointed day of their celebration, just as He did with the Feast of Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of First Fruits. We can see that pattern lining up perfectly.
Could 2025 Be The Year?
This year the Feast of Trumpets will be celebrated on September the 22nd to the 24th. Could this be the year the Lord comes to begin the fulfillment of the final three feasts? If so, the Lord coming for His church, or what is commonly known as the Rapture (as described in 1 Thessalonian 4:15-18), could possibly happen on September 22nd, 23rd, or 24th. Only the Lord knows the day or the hour.
And it’s interesting that September 23rd will be exactly 8 years since the famous Revelation 12 sign appeared in the heavens (star constellations) on the Feast of Trumpets, September 23rd in 2017. Not to mention many other events that have occurred since then, showing us that God may have something special in store for that feast. Like the most recent 8.8 earthquake in Russia, along with the eruption of a massive volcano that has been dormant for 600 years. Also, the 80th session of the U.N. will be meeting on September 23rd (the same time as the Feast of Trumpets) to bring the two-state solution and dividing up of Israel to the table (see Joel 3:2). There are literally many events happening every day that point to the Lord’s soon return.
Now here is something to think about. We know the Bible teaches that the coming of the Lord actually happens in two parts, right? At the First Coming of Jesus, He came as the Lamb of God and the Suffering Servant, and at His Second Coming, He will return as the Lion of Judah and the King of Kings. And just like so many other fulfilled prophecies, is it POSSIBLE the fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets will also have two parts? If this is true, Jesus could RAPTURE the church on this coming Feast of Trumpets in 2025 and then RETURN with the church seven years later to fulfill the Feast of Trumpets in 2032!
Why do I suggest that? Well, for one thing, when we read of the Rapture of the church, we see similar things that are also described at His Return. For instance, trumpets sounding, the presence of angels, the voice of God, and aspects of destruction that accompany both events. (You will see on my chart that I call the Rapture of the Church “The Feast of Trumpets – Part 1” and the Return of Jesus “The Feast of Trumpets – Part 2.”)
How It Could All Play Out!
If this is the way things might POSSIBLY work out, there are some very interesting details that would connect with it. Here’s a snapshot of how it could all play out. Following the Rapture at the Feast of Trumpets this September and the ensuing chaos that would surely follow, the signing of the Daniel 9:27 covenant by the coming “prince” (the Antichrist) could take place on the LAST DAY of the Feast of Tabernacles, October 13, 2025.
The Bible describes the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as Sukkot, as a seven-day harvest festival (celebrating the final, or last, harvest) and a commemoration of the Israelites’ 40 years in the wilderness, where they lived in temporary shelters (booths). It’s a time of rejoicing, offering sacrifices, and remembering God’s provision and protection. Can you see the irony here? When the Daniel 9:27 covenant is signed, Israel will be rejoicing and celebrating that “peace” has finally come.However, just the opposite will happen. “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety!’ then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape” (1 Thessalonians 5:3).
The Timing Is Perfect!
This signing will begin the time of Tribulation and the countdown to the return of Jesus to the earth 2520 days later! This is the remaining 7 years of 360 days each, mentioned in Daniel 9:27 and in the time-frame passages that we see in the book of Revelation. This countdown brings us exactly back to Rosh Hashanah on September 6th, 2032, the Feast of Trumpets, and the return of our King! (There’s also a special event for Israel that will occur exactly in the middle of these 7 years, which may tie in with the Antichrist being seated in the Temple at that time. See the asterisk note on the timeline chart.)
It’s noteworthy that at Rosh Hashanah, the Jews remember God as Judge and believe it is the day the Book of Life and heaven’s gates are opened. And it’s also very interesting that the day that would follow the beginning of the Tribulation, October 14th, 2025 (the first day after the Feast of Tabernacles), is known by the Jews as The Last Great Day. What better day to start God’s final plan to ultimately bring redemption to Israel and the whole world and to usher in His glorious Kingdom that will last 1,000 years and lead us into the Eternal Kingdom of God and a new heaven and new earth?
So, is this how it will all play out? We don’t know. But one thing is certain: we can see the signs that point to this all happening on the horizon. And Jesus said, “So, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door” (Matthew 24:33). Jesus is coming again! The question is, are you ready?
The Most Important Thing!
One final note. I want to thank you for taking the time to read this message. These are just my thoughts for you to consider. Ultimately, we will have to wait and see how God works it all out. But the most important thing is, if you don’t think you are ready for the Lord’s return and you don’t want to go through what is coming, not to mention being eternally separated from God, please put your faith and trust in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Do it today! “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). He is the only hope we have. God bless!
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Thank you to Aaron and all my brothers and sisters in the “God A Minute?” family for giving me the opportunity to share this Bible study with them. God bless you all!
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Thank you to Aaron and all my brothers and sisters in the “God A Minute?” family for giving me the opportunity to share this Bible study with them. God bless you all!
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We are one day closer to the return of the One who will come with the sound of a trumpet, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore comfort one another with these words.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
At sunset today in Israel, they will be sounding the trumpets one last time to mark the end of Yom Kippur. We are waiting to hear “the trumpet call of God” that will bring us home and mark the end of our waiting for His promise to come for us. Could THIS be the day? We don’t know. But one thing is certain. That day is coming, and it’s looking like it could be very soon!
God bless you all as we wait and look for His coming on our Mission today!
“The Promises of God’s Sure Word” Bible Study (Audio Teaching)
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“The Promises of God’s Sure Word”
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We are one day closer to the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!
“Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”‘” – Matthew 4:4
This famous, and often used verse, contains the words our Lord used when He was confronted by the devil after fasting in the wilderness. The Scriptures often refer to the wilderness as pointing to times of testing, trials, and even death. God also uses the wilderness to be a blessing by revealing Himself. We see wilderness experiences in the life of God’s people, Israel. Also, in the lives of Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist, Paul, and the Apostle John.
I believe we have entered one of those “wilderness” times that God will use to bring us to the place He desires for His church to be. And although it may be a time of trial and testing, it could also be a time of great blessing, if we remember the most important thing the Lord taught us during His time in the wilderness. Jesus turned to the only resource He knew that would get Him through when He said, “It is written!”
Until the Lord comes for us, it looks like the days ahead may be a time of testing for us as the church. It will be important for us to keep some of those familiar verses we know in the front of our minds, as we go through whatever it is we may be facing. As Paul wrote to the Ephesians, we need to “take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (6:13). And a vital part of that armor is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (6:17). Mark my words, it will be crucial for us to be prepared to use God’s Word in response to whatever may come our way. And the best way to be prepared is to follow the pattern set forth by our wonderful Savior.
May God bless you all, as we follow the Lord on our Mission today!
We are one day closer to the coming of our glorious King, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!
“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24-26
In the past months, I have to say we’ve had some very interesting discussions around the dinner table. After a couple of these conversations, I wished we had the recorder going, so we could share them with you. Since that wasn’t the case, let me attempt to pass one of them along to you, in hopes it may edify the rest of the body in some small way.
The part I will share deals with the above verse from the Apostle Paul. We often “talk” about how God wants us to prepare for the day when He comes and brings us into His kingdom. At times like we are in today, we hope for His return soon. Amen? But the question I asked in our conversation was, “If you knew that in a few months you had to run a marathon or, perhaps, compete in the Run For Your Life Obstacle Course, what would you be doing until then?” I hope the obvious answer would reflect what Paul wrote for us above, “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.”
Let me ask YOU! How’s it going? Are you ready for what God has in store for us when His kingdom comes? Have you been taking time to prepare for that coming day? Or are you just counting the days, waiting for the “Great Transformation Day” to come, when we are all changed in the twinkling of an eye?
In his book, An Undivided Love, Adolphe Monod writes, “Earthly life only intercepts heavenly life in order to prepare for it. It is not the barrier to heavenly life; it is its apprenticeship and training.” Peter tells us that God, by “His divine power, has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires” (2 Peter 1:3-4).
One of the obvious things about “training”, is that for training to happen, we need a trainer! Well, the Lord has provided for that need. Remember, He has given us EVERYTHING required. To help us in our training, God has, first and foremost, given us His Word. But He has also given us, His Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth. And also, all those who have gone before us, whom we can learn from and follow them as they have followed Christ. Not to mention everyone else, in the body of Christ, God has given us, to help along the way!
Jesus said, “every student of Scripture instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who brings out of his storeroom what is new and what is old” (Matthew 13:52). I want to encourage you all. God has given us so many ways to help each other in our training and preparation to live the kingdom life. We dare not ignore them. And truth be told, the “waiting” is really over. Jesus said, “God’s Kingdom doesn’t come with observation; neither will they say, ‘Look, here!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ for behold, God’s Kingdom is within you!” (Luke 17:20-21). Let’s get running, so that when the King returns, He will find us doing what we know we should, and He can say to us all, “Well done!”
May the Lord bless us all on our Mission, serving our King today!
We are one day closer to the coming of the Prince of Peace, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Keep looking up!
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:15-17
Holocaust survivor Corrie ten Boom, said, “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.” With today’s technology and being able to “look at” all that is going on in the world, it’s not hard for something out there to cause us concern, whatever “it” may be. It can all be very unsettling and distressing. And, all too often, it consumes our thinking and leads to depression. But let’s not get distracted. God has promised us a glorious future together to look forward to! Not to mention all the opportunities He gives us every day to share our hope with others. He’s coming soon, right? So, let’s all take Corrie’s advice to heart! Keep your eyes on the Lord, and He will give you rest and peace.
God bless you all as we serve Him on our Mission today!
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