Church members approach various biblical festivals with different moods. Passover and Unleavened Bread invoke somber reflection, emphasizing the sacrifice of God and His Son compared to our imperfection. Pentecost brings a sense of excitement as we consider the arrival of the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Feast of Trumpets, however, is characterized by exuberance as we anticipate Christ’s return and our glorious resurrection. Nevertheless,…
Story Tag: Feast of Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets: Alarm of War, Announcement of Peace – Mike Bennett lifehopeandtruth.com
Amanda Stiver
3 years ago in Holy Days
The Fall festivals of the yearly biblical holyday cycle begin with the Feast of Trumpets. In Leviticus 23:24 we find the command for this festival, which begins on the first day of the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar. The book of Nehemiah puts special emphasis on this feast as a day where God’s Law was read. It is a holy and joyful day of…
The Greatest Story Never Told – Jim Franks lifehopeandtruth.com
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Holy Days
Christian norms dictate a passive if not negative view of God’s festivals. Days kept by Jesus and the New Testament Christians that followed His example. One consequence to these modern views is the loss of this powerful and true story that these days layout. Complete with setting, plot, hero or main characters, conflict, point of view, overall theme, and conclusion this story contains the answers…
The Feast of Trumpets: A Turning Point in History ucg.org
Ryan Welsh
3 years ago in Second Coming, Day of the Lord, First Resurrection, Day of Trumpets
As depicted in Revelation, with seven trumpet blasts, the Feast of Trumpets represents the actual return of Jesus Christ to this earth – establishing the Kingdom of God! With Old Testament prophetic ideas like a conquering Messiah from the Davidic line ruling with power and authority, this second return has been anticipated since Christ’s resurrection. Being that trumpets are perfect for attracting attention, the exciting…
God’s Days of Worship ucg.org
Julie Modad
4 years ago in Plan of Salvation, Holy Days, Weekly Sabbath
God has given us seven annual festivals, or feasts, on which to worship and honor Him. By observing them according to His instruction, we can understand His ultimate plan for humanity. It starts with the first commanded day of worship, the Sabbath, a day set aside to commune with Him. The plan of salvation continues to unfold through seven annual festivals endowed with profound purpose. Passover…