Feast of Trumpets - Sermons, Bible Studies, Articles, and Essays

What Is the Feast of Trumpets, Anyway?

'Ready Answer' by Staff

Each year in the autumn, the people of God's church celebrate the Feast of Trumpets, a one-day Feast that requires arranging time off from work or school. The Feast of Trumpets is one of God's feast days, the fourth of the seven annual holy days, and the first of the fall holy days. It falls on the first day of the seventh month of

Holy Days: Trumpets

Bible Study by Staff

As we approach the Feast of Trumpets, an exuberant mood accompanies us, focusing on the return of Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords, and on our resurrection to glory that this festival depicts. Yet, alongside this joy, we must also consider the sobering and even terrifying meanings of this holy day, for it depicts a terribl

The Seventh Trumpet

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets stands as a pivotal holy day among the seven, with three preceding and three following. It bridges the focus on individual redemption and salvation from the past holy days to the broader scope of humanity's redemption in the days to come. This day serves as a keystone, holding the other holy days together, cen

Lift Up Your Voice Like a Trumpet

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets, known as Yom Teruah or the Day of Shouting, is one of God's holy days. It is mentioned in Leviticus 23:24-25 as a memorial of shouting, or a remembrance of shouting. This day is significant because it acknowledges the importance of the sound of a trumpet in Israelite life. The Israelites were trained to liste

Why Trumpets?

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

The Feast of Trumpets depicts a time when angelic beings sound an alarm, warning God's saints to prepare to put themselves under His sovereign rule.

The Rapture and Trumpets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place in understanding the return of Jesus Christ. This holy day, described in Leviticus 23 as a Sabbath rest and a memorial of blowing of trumpets, focuses on the triumphant return of Christ. It brings us back to this subject at least once a year, ensuring we receive a heavy dose of what t

Trumpets and Hope

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets is a day of great hope for us, marked by a significant element of the resurrection from the dead. This day, also called a Memorial of Blowing of Trumpets, is literally a remembrance of shouting, interpreted as the blowing of the shofar, which sounds like a shout. When the Israelites heard this sound, God expec

Trumpets Means War!

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place in the fall holy day season, often seen as the starting signal for the journey to the Feast of Tabernacles. In its fulfillment, this day heralds the beginning of The World Tomorrow, the Millennium, when the Kingdom of God is at hand. It emphasizes the critical events that must occur b

Trumpets and the Fall of Jericho

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets marks the beginning of the year 5765 on the Hebrew calendar. It is an annual Sabbath and a holy convocation, during which no customary work is to be done. An offering is to be made, as detailed in Leviticus 23:24-25 and Numbers 29:1. This day is a memorial of blowing of trumpets, translated as a remembrance of

Trumpets: Soon To Be Fulfilled?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place among the annual holy days, deeply impacting our daily lives as we anticipate its fulfillment. This day resonates with the prayer for the establishment of the Kingdom of God, a central goal reflected in the Lord's Prayer, "Thy Kingdom come." We continually ponder how long we must wait

Fall Feast Lessons

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets marks a significant time of judgment within the holy day season. It signifies the beginning of God's judgments, which will be severe, decimating much of the earth's population to demonstrate that God rules. At the sounding of the seventh trumpet, associated with the Feast of Trumpets, God will bring the childr

Trumpets: Glorious Appearings

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets, observed on the first day of the seventh month of Tishri, marks the beginning of the Hebrew civil year, a day regarded as the New Year. This day, also known as Yom Teruah, is a memorial of the blowing of trumpets, as commanded in Leviticus 23:24. The term "teruah" carries a range of meanings, from the loud, f

Jesus in the Feasts (Part Three): Divine King

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds significant meaning as reflected in the various uses of trumpets among the children of Israel. Trumpets were employed for calling assemblies, directing the movement of camps, going to war, marking days of gladness, observing feast days, celebrating new moons, and accompanying sacrifices and offerings. Th

Trumpets, Christ's Coming, and Works

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets brings to mind the return of Jesus Christ to rule the earth, a time associated with resurrection and rulership. It signifies the end of satan's invisible domination over mankind and marks the beginning of God's Sabbath rest. This feast also represents a time of receiving rewards for many acts of sacrifice in t

When the Trumpet Blows

Sermon by John O. Reid

The Feast of Trumpets holds a profound significance for the people of God, as it vividly pictures the potential return of Jesus Christ, the transformation from flesh to spirit, and the dawn of peace enveloping a weary, war-torn world. This holy day serves as a powerful reminder and urgent call not to falter in the perilous end-time

'I Will Come Again'

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Too few grasp the profound significance of the first day of the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar, marked by the first autumnal new moon. The Bible refers to this day as a memorial of blowing of trumpets, and thus, we call it the Feast of Trumpets. Scripture provides scant detail about this holy day, with only brief instructions

Trumpets Is a Day of Hope

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets vividly portrays extreme opposites in terms of problems and solutions. It brings to mind a profound anticipation and earnest expectation for its culmination, even embracing the terrifying problems it represents. These problems are understood to be a significant part of the solution. The Feast of Trumpets is ca

Amos 5 and the Feast

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The Feast of Trumpets marked a significant occasion for the people returning from Babylonian captivity. It was likely the first time they held such a service after their return, amidst the ongoing efforts to rebuild the wall and repair the Temple, which remained in a broken-down state. The stresses they had endured, and were still

Peter's Trumpets Message—on Pentecost

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

God's people look forward to the Day of the Lord and the Millennium through the Day of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles, respectively. Joel speaks of the events immediately before the Millennium, highlighting the blood and fire of the day of God's wrath, which aligns with the themes of the Day of Trumpets as a time of anticipa

The Fall Holy Days

Article by John Reiss

The Feast of Trumpets, one of the fall holy days, holds a significant place in God's appointed times as outlined in Leviticus 23:24 and Numbers 29:1. This day, marked by the blowing of trumpets or the shout of the shofar, signifies a call of joy, alarm, or triumph. The blast of the shofar, likened to an air-raid siren, alerts the p

Coming to Know Him

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Today is the Feast of Trumpets, a day that commemorates the return of Jesus Christ in power and glory to this earth as King of kings and Lord of lords. It looks forward to a time when He will reveal Himself to all mankind, and all eyes will see Him. The last trumpet will sound, marking the day of His appearing, and everyone on eart

How Long, O Lord?

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

All of God's festivals are intended to be days of rejoicing, but despite the carnage associated with the Feast of Trumpets, the overall result will be something good. There is an element of sadness that such events must occur, yet there is also rejoicing because what emerges will ultimately lead to the repentance of many, even as t

Reconciliation (Part Two): Christ's Work

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place in the process of reconciliation, marking a pivotal step toward the ultimate harmony of all things with God. This day is intricately connected to the return of Jesus Christ, as described with a shout, the voice of an archangel, and the trumpet of God, heralding His descent from heaven

Our Time For War

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

As God's resurrected saints and part of the 144,000, we will assist the Captain of our Salvation to bring an end to Satanic world rule forever.

The Love of Christ

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Feast of Trumpets is a solemn day and a time of rejoicing, with the love of Christ as the underlying foundation of glory and excellence. On one hand, it pictures terrifying world events culminating in warfare that threatens the extinction of all life on this planet, yet the loving Christ will intervene to prevent annihilation a

The Patterns of God

Sermon by John O. Reid

Every Feast of Trumpets, it is our nature to picture the positive aspects of this day: the return of Jesus Christ, and our being changed into spirit and starting a new life. However, it is important to realize and consider that there is a correctional side, a warning side of this day. Though we are not called or moved by trumpets t

How Long, O Lord? (1994)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a profound significance among God's festivals, marked by both rejoicing and solemnity. It stands supreme among the new moons of the year, being the only one celebrated by the church of God. Its importance is highlighted in the Bible as the sole holy day where the shofar, or rams' horns, are blown, symbol

The Second Exodus (Part Two)

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

The Feast of Trumpets holds significant symbolic meaning in relation to the timing of prophesied latter-day events, particularly the Second Exodus. Isaiah 27:13 provides a clue that the Second Exodus will begin with the sounding of a trumpet, a symbol of great consequence throughout the scriptures, often signifying an alarm of war,

Christ's Second Coming

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a pivotal place in God's plan, often regarded as the keystone Holy Day. Positioned as the fourth of seven holy days, it serves as a dividing line between the present time and the time to come, with three holy days before its fulfillment and three after. To the saints, this day signifies the beginning of

Psalms: Book Four: He Is Coming!

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Under God's system, the fall season stands out as a uniquely glorious time, marked by the fall festival season with its four holy days, including the Feast of Trumpets. This season, spanning just a few weeks, holds a special significance, especially with the harvest in, making it a time of great celebration for God's people. The Fe

The Wrath of God

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets brings into focus the theme of God's wrath, particularly as it relates to the events at the close of the age leading up to the return of Jesus Christ. This holy day, observed on the first day of the seventh month, is a Sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, and a holy convocation during which no cust

Do You Recognize This Man? (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets, as outlined in Leviticus 23:24-25, is a day of sabbath-rest and a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation where no customary work is to be done, and an offering made by fire is to be presented to the Lord. This day, occurring on the first day of the seventh month, is described as a remembrance of

Where is the Promise of His Coming?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Feast of Trumpets symbolizes a vast turning point in world history. It pictures the pivotal changeover between the age of man, of darkness, and of satan to the age of God, the Millennium, and the Kingdom of God. God judges the world's wicked, and Jesus returns as the conquering King of kings and Lord of lords. This feast marks

The Paradox of Terror and Rejoicing

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Feast of Trumpets commemorates the second coming of Jesus Christ, depicting His intervention in world affairs to establish God's Kingdom on earth. It is a day that embodies both solemnity and rejoicing, with the love of Christ as the underlying foundation of glory and excellence. On one hand, it pictures terrifying world events

Zephaniah (Part One): The Day of the Lord Is Near!

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place in the unfolding of God's plan during this axial period of great change. As described in Leviticus 23:24-25, the Lord instructed Moses to declare the first day of the seventh month as a sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, and a holy convocation, where no customary work is

The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob's Trouble

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

On this Feast of Trumpets, we focus on the end-time punishment of the nations of Israel, a necessary part of the process that ultimately leads to the return of Christ to establish His government over the earth, particularly over a repentant Israel. The Great Tribulation, also known as the time of Jacob's Trouble, is a period of int

Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Day of Trumpets is a day of choosing sides, a day of decision where we must commit everything to the side we select, especially if we choose the Lord's side. It prompts the question, Are we on the Lord's side, and will we prove it by giving all we have to His cause? As described in Leviticus 23:24-25, the Lord commanded the chi

Jesus on His Second Coming

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a central place in the plan of God, marking a pivotal moment in history and prophecy. It pictures the return of Jesus Christ, a hinge or fulcrum where humanity turns from disastrous self-rule to the blessed rule of God. This holy day, as described in Leviticus 23:24-25, is identified by the blowing of tr

A Memorial of Our Joyful Future

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

To the reprobate world, the sound of teruw'ah represents terror and war, but to God's called-out ones it is a time to render praises of happiness and great joy.

The Unknown Deadline

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

We do not know how long the project (our sanctification process) will take. Each day is critical in doing our part to be of the same mind as God.

The Shout of a King

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The prophecy in which the daughter of Jerusalem must shout to her king riding on a donkey was fulfilled when Jesus triumphantly rode into Jerusalem.

Considering the Day of the Lord

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The ancient Israelites smugly believed that God was on their side, and that because He had not yet responded to their sins, they would be victorious.

Psalms: Book Three (Part Five)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets, as outlined in Leviticus 23:24-25, is a day of Sabbath-rest and a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation where no customary work is to be done, and an offering made by fire is to be presented to the LORD. This feast, known in Hebrew as Yom Teruah, meaning the day of shouting, carries an enigmatic

The Shout of a King

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

To adherents of Judaism, the Day of Trumpets, known in Hebrew as Yom Teruah, remains a mystery. They recognize the first day of the seventh month as a holy day filled with noise, but lack clarity on its deeper significance. In Hebrew, Yom means day, and Teruah is often translated as a trumpet blast or lou

The Book of Daniel (Part Eight)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The prophecy in Daniel 11 and 12, which spans from fulfilled historical events to future occurrences, culminates in significant end-time events tied to the return of Jesus Christ. Among these, the Feast of Trumpets is highlighted as the pivotal moment of His return. Daniel 12:5-13 provides final instructions regarding the timing of

The End Is Not Yet

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets, as outlined in Leviticus 23:23-25, is a significant holy day marked by a sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing trumpets, and a holy convocation. On the first day of the seventh month, Tishri, no customary work is to be done, and an offering made by fire is to be presented to the Lord. This day stands o

When Our Change Comes

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Repentance and conversion leading to transforming into Christ's image depend on change. Christianity is a force for personal change, leading to universal change.

God and Reality

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

What God puts us through is designed to reveal reality to us. Accepting His doctrine without looking for loopholes will keep us true.

The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Feast of Trumpets holds a significant place in God's plan, marking a pivotal moment of victory and transition. It symbolizes the complete triumph over rebellion, as seen in the fall of Jericho, where Israel shouted with a great shout, like the sounding of a trumpet, and God delivered them, allowing entry into the promised land.

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Feast of Trumpets - Sermons, Bible Studies, Articles, and Essays