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Yom Teruah (Festival of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah) readings

The first day the seventh month on Israel’s calendar is a biblical triple-header memorial festival: Rosh Chodesh (New Moon), Yom Teruah (Day of Blowing Trumpets) and Rosh Hashanah (New Year). There are also a number of connections between and lessons in the mentions of trumpets in the Apostolic Writings (New Testament) and the themes of this festival. Here are Bible readings related to the festival and other details to get you ready to celebrate.

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Turning pain into purpose: A biblical response to martyrdom (Psalm 4; Ephesians 4)

This study is a heartfelt biblical reflection on the righteous anger many feel after the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk. Drawing from Psalm 4 and Ephesians 4, we explore how believers can mourn and experience anger without falling into sin, trusting God’s justice and seeking unity. Heaven encourages us to process grief and anger in a way that leads to spiritual growth, peace and hope, reminding us that God’s presence brings comfort even in the hardest times.

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Beyond the grudge: Choosing compassion over vengeance (Genesis 50; Luke 23; Zechariah 14)

This study explores forgiveness, restoration and reconciliation through the stories of Joseph and Yeshua (Jesus). Drawing from Genesis, Zechariah and Luke, we examine how Heaven models humility, letting go of grudges and embracing mercy. Messiah embodies the Yobel — the Jubilee release from debts (and related enslavement). Messiah also fleshes out the scriptural importance of community transformation and the need to welcome back those who have changed. Ultimately, we’re called to forgive as Heaven has forgiven us, modeling divine desire for compassion on the world.

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‘You are Mine’: Finding belonging in God’s family (Isaiah 43; John 16)

Isaiah 43 and John 16 focus on how God calls us by name and shapes us through life’s challenges, just as He did with Israel in exile. This study explores the importance of trusting the Master’s plan (fulfilled in Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus), the meaning of true belonging and how prayer transforms us. No matter where we are, God’s redemption and love are personal, purposeful, and ongoing — inviting us to connect with Him and each other.

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Finishing well: How to run life’s race with purpose (Genesis 46–47; 1Kings 2; John 19)

What does it means to “finish well” in life and faith? Drawing from the Bible’s accounts of Jacob, Joseph, Judah, David, Solomon and others, in this study we discover that starting strong isn’t enough. It’s about persevering, repenting when we stray and renewing our minds with God’s word. Like running a race, we need encouragement, wisdom and a willingness to adjust course. Finishing well is a journey of growth, trust and continual action.

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Mourning to rejoicing: Healing broken families, healing a broken world (Genesis 42–43; Isaiah 1, 50–52; Jeremiah 8; Deuteronomy 4; Revelation 21)

In this study, we trace God’s redemptive plan through Joseph’s story, revealing how Yeshua (Jesus) fulfills the pattern of salvation. From Joseph’s grain provision during severe famine to the Lamb’s Book of Life on the Day of the LORD, we see God’s consistent desire to dwell among His people. The journey from brokenness to restoration demonstrates how submission, trust and repentance transform lives. As we anticipate the New Jerusalem, we’re reminded that God’s ultimate goal is intimate connection — writing His law on our hearts and bringing us into complete shalom.

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The ‘Righteous Branch’ and the Spirit-led leader: Lessons from Joseph to Yeshua (Genesis 41–42; Isaiah 11)

In contrast to worldly leadership, Scripture reveals a model rooted in humility, righteousness, and the fear of Adonai (the LORD). The restoration of Yosef (Joseph) in ancient Egypt and Isaiah’s vision of the Righteous Branch foreshadow Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus the Christ) — Spirit-anointed to preserve, restore and lead with justice. This study explores how godly leaders are marked by wisdom, not ambition, and how Yeshua fulfills these roles. For believers today, it offers prophetic insight into Spirit-led leadership that prepares the way for the coming Kingdom.