 The Covenant Values of The Feast of Trumpets
Summary
The primary purpose of the Feast of Trumpets was to call the people to prepare to do battle against the enemy of the soul—sin—on the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
Messiah has become the eternal “horn of salvation.” He overcame the devil first when tempted in the wilderness; and finally through His death on the cross and resurrection, conquered all authority over evil, sin, and death. “And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.” (Colossians 2:13-16 NKJV)
Paul, like David, experienced the full spectrum of pain and joy. He knew suffering and shame, yet also knew the sweet taste of victory. He knew that experiencing victory and defeat worked to build character. For, he knew that in Messiah—either way—he lived in victory! “I know what it is to be in want, and I know what it is to have more than enough — in everything and in every way I have learned the secret of being full and being hungry, of having abundance and being in need. 13 I can do all things through him who gives me power.” (Philippians. 4:12-13 JNT)
Embrace his exhortation regarding our triumph in Messiah. “No, in all these things we are superconquerors, through the one who has loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers, neither what exists nor what is coming, 39 neither powers above nor powers below, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God which comes to us through the Messiah Yeshua, our Lord.” (Romans 8:37-39 JNT)
Life Application Questions
In what areas of your life have you appropriated Messiah’s victory in a real way? Generally speaking, do you feel that you are living a victorious life, or is life overcoming you? In what additional ways do you need to receive His victory? Have you asked God what it will take for you to gain victory in the areas you need victory?
Scripture References
Romans 8:18-39; 2 Corinthians 2:14-17; 9:6-8; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; 1 John 5:1-5; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 2:18-21; 3:13-17; Colossians 2:13-16; Exodus 17:8-16; Psalm 16; 98; 108; 129
Book References
Faith and Fables: p. 27-29; 58; 95-110
Sons and Servants: p. 106-108; 145-147; 149-150; 160-161
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