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What, if Anything, is about to Happen?

Today is Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the 10 “Days of Awe” the observance of the two highest holy days in Judaism. A week later, the High Holidays reach their crescendo with Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).

Once again, a search of the internet for information on the prophetic significance of September 2023 will produce many results relating to prophecy and the end times.

There seems to be an abundance of discord and strife all over the world; the Bible has foretold that in the end times things would get worse. Paul’s warnings in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and Romans 1:18-32 are being played out in life all around us.

Whether or not these are the times referenced by Paul, the descriptions seem to be a good fit with what is being observed today. It is becoming ever more difficult to simply watch network television as subject matter, both nationally and locally, tends toward the disgusting and distasteful almost without exception.

There are also other signs that have been foretold that seem to be proliferating all around us; the question that comes up is, are the September Jewish feasts included in those signs?

The Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Hashanah

It so happens that the Jewish civil new year observance, Rosh Hashanah, started on September 15th at sundown; this signaled the beginning of the Jewish year, 5784. This is often referred to as “The Feast of Trumpets” and is one of the last three Jewish Fall Feasts awaiting fulfillment. It is the first day of the 10 “Days of Awe” which conclude at Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.

Is this a Feast of the Church or a Feast of Israel? Pentecost had a direct application to the Church as that was the day the Holy Spirit indwelt believers for the first time and the church came into existence.

As of this point, I’m of the opinion the Feast of Trumpets applies to Israel, not the Church.

The Rapture

One thing I feel confident about is no prophecy remains that must be fulfilled before the Church can be called home. This means the rapture could happen at any time. I have previously prepared a timeline which I still believe to be the best information I have been able to find. It includes some speculation that is based on Scripture and I show it below.

Nothing that I have seen recently compels me to change any of this timeline. I’m of the opinion that October will arrive on schedule and without any life changing events; we certainly don’t have long to wait to find out what the Lord may or may not have planned for the 2023 Feast of Trumpets. (Click on the timeline to enlarge.)