And they shall see His face; and
His name shall be in their foreheads.
Revelation 22:4
Rosh Hashanah is the Hebrew New Year, which began today at sundown...
His name shall be in their foreheads.
Revelation 22:4
Rosh Hashanah is the Hebrew New Year, which began today at sundown...
It is celebrated by Jews throughout the world, and is considered to be one of the holiest days of the year. And as a Jewish person who believes that Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) is the promised Messiah, this day has profound personal meaning to me.
Tradition says that on every Rosh Hashanah God opens His books, including the Book of Life, and determines who is worthy of forgiveness, and who will be allowed to enter the new year. But there is no Scriptural basis for this, however.
In fact, Rosh Hashanah, also known as the "Feast of Trumpets," has a much deeper biblical meaning. Many Christians and Messianic Jews like myself believe that at a future time, the sounding of God's trumpet in heaven will also announce what will be the beginning of God's judgment on earth. This is known in biblical terms as the period of Tribulation. It is also referred to in both the Old and New Testaments as the "last days" and the "end times" (learn more).
While at the same time, and as the tribulation is about to begin, the Lord Jesus will suddenly remove all those from every nation who have already put their faith in Him. This event is known as The Rapture. And while no one can know the day nor the hour when this will happen, nor if it will happen on a future Rosh Hashanah, I do believe it will take place one day. For me and my fellow believers, it's referred to in the Scriptures as the "blessed hope" (Titus 2:13).
This, I believe, was what Jesus was talking about when He warned His listeners that the "Day of the Lord" shall suddenly spring upon humankind, like a "snare" (Luke 21:34-36). For humanity, it will be a time of judgment with the occurrence of multiple catastrophic events that will extend over a period of seven years before Christ returns to defeat Satan at the battle of Armageddon.
Therefore, every Rosh Hashanah is a reminder of the Messiah's promise to come for His people, His bride. How I yearn for that day. No more of having to live another day in prison. Instead, I will be in Heaven with my Savior, gazing upon His beautiful face.
D.B.
Tradition says that on every Rosh Hashanah God opens His books, including the Book of Life, and determines who is worthy of forgiveness, and who will be allowed to enter the new year. But there is no Scriptural basis for this, however.
In fact, Rosh Hashanah, also known as the "Feast of Trumpets," has a much deeper biblical meaning. Many Christians and Messianic Jews like myself believe that at a future time, the sounding of God's trumpet in heaven will also announce what will be the beginning of God's judgment on earth. This is known in biblical terms as the period of Tribulation. It is also referred to in both the Old and New Testaments as the "last days" and the "end times" (learn more).
While at the same time, and as the tribulation is about to begin, the Lord Jesus will suddenly remove all those from every nation who have already put their faith in Him. This event is known as The Rapture. And while no one can know the day nor the hour when this will happen, nor if it will happen on a future Rosh Hashanah, I do believe it will take place one day. For me and my fellow believers, it's referred to in the Scriptures as the "blessed hope" (Titus 2:13).
This, I believe, was what Jesus was talking about when He warned His listeners that the "Day of the Lord" shall suddenly spring upon humankind, like a "snare" (Luke 21:34-36). For humanity, it will be a time of judgment with the occurrence of multiple catastrophic events that will extend over a period of seven years before Christ returns to defeat Satan at the battle of Armageddon.
Therefore, every Rosh Hashanah is a reminder of the Messiah's promise to come for His people, His bride. How I yearn for that day. No more of having to live another day in prison. Instead, I will be in Heaven with my Savior, gazing upon His beautiful face.
D.B.
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