The LORD said to Moses, “Give the following instructions to the people of Israel. On the first day of the appointed month in early autumn, you are to observe a day of complete rest. It will be an official day for holy assembly, a day commemorated with loud blasts of a trumpet. You must do no ordinary work on that day. Instead, you are to present special gifts to the LORD.”- Leviticus 23:23-25 NLT

Warrior;
Rosh Hashanah is biblically instituted here in the book of Leviticus as the Feast of Trumpets, a holy convocation marked by shofar blasts and remembrance. Paul affirms in Colossians 2:16–17 that these feasts are “a shadow of things to come, but the substance is Christ.” The shofar blast is a wake-up call—a spiritual alarm to repent and prepare for divine judgment. In the New Testament, trumpet imagery is directly tied to Jesus’ return. Hear the Word of the Lord; But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52) We tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not meet him ahead of those who have died. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Then we will be with the Lord forever. So encourage each other with these words. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18) Rosh Hashanah prophetically points to the Second Coming, calling believers to live in expectant holiness.

Leader, we must remember that Christianity is the fulfillment of Judaism. The Jewish people kept the Word of God, kept the precepts of the WHAT and HOW of our early faith, and they are God’s chosen people! Plus, our Lord and Savior is a Jewish Rabbi this is why we are called to Bless Israel and it’s people because that is pleasing to God! As a Christian there is much symbolism and shadow for us as well! For those of us who call on Jesus as our Redeemer and our Messiah this is a time of spiritual sensitivity, prophetic discernment, and revival. It’s a season of introspection and repentance. It is a time to align hearts with heaven. The shofar’s sound is a prophetic act, stirring the spirit to awaken from complacency. It also begins a process that leads us to the Day of Atonement! Because this day initiates the Ten Days of Awe, culminating in Yom Kippur—a rhythm of cleansing and consecration. In this way, Rosh Hashanah becomes a Spirit-led invitation to examine one’s walk, receive fresh revelation, and prepare for divine visitation. As a believer in Jesus’ of Nazareth as our Minister of Reconciliation we can enjoy the deeper meaning of this celebration, even though it is rooted in Jewish tradition. We can use Rosh Hashanah to celebrate God’s kingship over all creation. Many rabbis teach that it commemorates the creation of Adam, making it a celebration of human identity and divine sovereignty. Rosh Hashanah’s themes of enthronement echo His lordship. Jesus is the King of Kings (Revelation 19:16). For followers of Jesus, this is a moment to reaffirm allegiance, receive fresh commissioning, and declare His rule over every sphere of life. It is a time to declare; “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice!” (Psalm 97:1)

Conduit, the great thing about Rosh Hashanah is that it begins a flow, a process that leads to ATONEMENT! That is what Jesus did for us, He is our atonement, our covering, our compensation, our fulfillment! The Ten Days of Awe (Hebrew: Aseret Yemei Teshuvah) span from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. This is a set time, a series of days, set apart for deep introspection and relational repair. These days are marked by teshuvah (repentance), tefilah (prayer), and tzedakah (acts of righteousness). It reminds us that this is a time to seek forgiveness, reconcile with others, and restore broken relationships. This urgency is talked about by the prophet Isaiah; “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6) This rhythm mirrors the sanctification process in the New Testament—where believers are called to examine themselves, confess sins, and walk in renewed intimacy with God (2 Corinthians 13:5; James 5:16). This “Ten Days of Return,” is a sacred corridor in the Jewish calendar, stretching from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. It’s not just a countdown; it’s a divine invitation to recalibrate the soul. Yom Kippur is the culmination—the holiest day of the year. It’s a solemn fast and a sacred convocation, it is a remembrance! It recalls the moment Moses interceded for Israel after the golden calf, and God forgave them (Exodus 32–34). It’s a day of atonement, where sins are confessed and covered—not by ritual alone, but by God’s mercy. For followers of Jesus, it prophetically points to Christ as our High Priest and final atonement. The coming of Jesus changed the definition of the word atonement! Before the 1st Advent of Christ atonement was Kaphar – “To Cover” After the 1st advent of Jesus it means Hilaskomai / Propitiation; “To Remove, Satisfy, Reconcile”. Yom Kippur is not just about forgiveness, it’s about consecration. It’s the moment when the heart is purified, the soul is restored, and the covenant is renewed. This sacred sequence forms a divine choreography which the Jews continue to remember. We are first Awakened (Rosh Hashanah). This leads us to Repent and Realign (Ten Days of Awe). Then we can be Cleansed and Consecrated (Yom Kippur).It’s a rhythm that echoes through Scripture. It is continuous from Eden to Sinai to Calvary. This celebration invites every believer into a deeper walk of holiness, humility, and hope. To my Jewish cousins, Shanah Tovah. And to my Christian brothers and sisters Shanah Tovah. Shanah Tovah, can be translated as “Good Year”. This is far more than a seasonal greeting, it’s a spoken blessing that carries theological weight, emotional depth, and prophetic hope within the sacred rhythm of Rosh Hashanah, the Ten Days of Awe, which leads to Yom Kippur! Shalom!