The Feast of Trumpets: Why Christians and Churches Should Celebrate It—Past, Present, and Future

Sep 22

At HFF we celebrate the Feast of Trumpets because we know Jesus is coming back, and we remember it is in that we have hope.

The Feast of Trumpets (Leviticus 23:23–25; Numbers 29:1–6), also known as Yom Teruah or Rosh Hashanah, is not just a Jewish holiday. It is one of the appointed feasts of the Lord—a prophetic signpost pointing to Jesus Christ, His kingship, and His return.

For Christians, and especially for the Church, the Feast of Trumpets is a vital reminder: history is moving toward the day when the trumpet will sound and the King will return (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 11:15).

This is not just an Old Testament shadow—it’s a call to action for the body of Christ today.

Why Churches Should Celebrate the Feast of Trumpets

It Honors Jesus as King
The Feast of Trumpets centers on the coronation of kings. When churches celebrate it, they publicly proclaim that Jesus is not just Savior—He is King of Kings (Revelation 19:16). It’s a way of declaring our allegiance in a world full of competing kingdoms.
It Awakens the Congregation Spiritually
The trumpet blasts in Scripture were alarms, warnings, and calls to gather (Joel 2:1; Numbers 10:2–3). For a church, this feast becomes a time to shake off apathy and awaken to the urgency of the hour. Paul’s words echo loudly here: “It is time to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” (Romans 13:11).
It Connects the Church to God’s Calendar
The feasts are not “Jewish holidays”—they are God’s family gatherings (Leviticus 23:2). By celebrating Trumpets, churches align themselves with God’s prophetic timeline and enter His rhythm of remembrance, repentance, and renewal.
It Prepares the Church for the Future Trumpet
The final trumpet will mark the resurrection and return of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:52). Celebrating now is a rehearsal for that day—a way of keeping our lamps filled and our hearts ready (Matthew 25:1–13).

How Churches Can Celebrate the Feast of Trumpets

You don’t need to “become Jewish” to celebrate. The heart of this feast is about lifting up Jesus and living ready for His return. Here are some practical ways churches can celebrate:

Blow the Shofar or Trumpet
Open the service with the blast of a ram’s horn. The sound pierces the atmosphere and carries prophetic power as it did in Israel’s history.
Read Scripture Together
Key passages: Leviticus 23:23–25, Joel 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 5. Let God’s Word interpret the meaning of the feast.
Worship and Exaltation Songs 🎶
Sing songs that exalt Jesus as King, echoing the theme of His enthronement: “Crown Him with Many Crowns,” “The King Is Coming,” or original worship proclaiming His reign.
Call to Repentance and Renewal
Use this feast as a time for the congregation to examine their hearts (2 Corinthians 13:5). Invite people into prayer, confession, and rededication to Christ.
Celebrate Communion
Tie the trumpet call to the covenant meal Jesus gave us. Communion is both remembrance and anticipation—just like Trumpets.
Teach on the Prophetic Fulfillment 🕊️
Preach boldly that the Feast of Trumpets points to the Second Coming of Christ. Equip the church to live ready and eager for His return by being His hands and feet to a dying world.
Family and Fellowship Meals
Traditionally, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with sweet foods like apples and honey, symbolizing the sweetness of God’s coming Kingdom. Churches can enjoy a fellowship meal that reflects the joy of anticipating Christ’s reign.

Why Trumpets Matter for the Church?

The Church in our generation faces distractions, divisions, and declining urgency. The Feast of Trumpets is God’s way of calling His people to attention.

Celebrating it as a church is not about legalism—it’s about loyalty. It’s about making a public statement:

We are not asleep.
We are waiting for our King.
We are ready for the trumpet to sound.

When that final blast shakes the heavens, the Church that has celebrated, proclaimed, and prepared will not be surprised—it will be rejoicing, the hope of salvation is HERE!

The Feast of Trumpets wasn’t just a back when. It’s a holy rehearsal for the present but not yet Kingdom of God. When churches celebrate the Feast of Trumpets they are declaring: We are awake, we are ready, and we know our King is coming.