Yom Teruah, known as the Day of Shouting, is a significant holy day in God's appointed times, as described in Leviticus 23:24-25. It is referred to as a memorial of shouting or a remembrance of shouting, though its precise meaning remains unclear in the scriptural context. The Hebrew term "zichron teruah" can be understood as a mentioning of shouting, possibly indicating a day dedicated to proclaiming or praising God's covenant name, YHWH. Some believe it involves the congregation gathering for a holy convocation to shout and praise God's name in unison, reflecting a joyful and triumphant expression of worship. Historically, this day has been associated with Rosh Hashanah, meaning the head of the year or New Year, due to cultural influences from other nations like the Babylonians. However, according to Exodus 12:2, God designated the month of Abib as the beginning of months, not Tishri 1, the date of Yom Teruah. Despite this, the association with a new year celebration on this day emerged over time, though God never commanded such a celebration for Yom Teruah. The essence of Yom Teruah may also tie to the broader use of trumpets in Israelite life, where the sound signaled various purposes, including praise to God. Trumpets were blown on feast days and during worship, not only to announce appointed times but also to glorify and honor Him. This day, therefore, could emphasize lifting voices in gladness and triumphant praise, aligning with the scriptural encouragement to make a joyful noise unto God.

In Hebrew, the Day of Trumpets is called Yom Teruah, derived from the instructions in Leviticus 23:23-25 and Numbers 29:1-6. Yom means day, and teruah is often translated as a trumpet blast or loud blasts on the ram's horn, though it literally signifies a day of great noise, alarm, joy, rejoicing, and shouting. The root of teruah, ruwa, carries a figurative meaning of splitting the ears with sound, indicating a piercing, thunderous, or deafening noise, whether of alarm or rejoicing. The emphasis in teruah is on the earsplitting noise itself, not necessarily its source, encompassing both the sound of instruments like trumpets or shofars and the roar of a shouting throng, especially when directed to God. A significant theme of teruah emerges in a Messianic prophecy through Balaam in Numbers 23:21, where God declares His presence with Israel, and the shout of a King is among them. This shout, teruah, whether through shouting or trumpet blasts, draws attention to the reality of God's presence, emphasizing that the noise cannot be ignored. On Yom Teruah, this Day of Shouting, the sounds serve to capture attention and redirect focus to what the King is doing, effectively initiating the fall holy day season by centering God's people on His presence and actions. Scripture provides further examples linking shouting with God's presence, such as when the Ark of the Covenant, representing God, prompted the Israelites to shout, acknowledging their divine King among them. Similarly, in I Chronicles 15, the presence of God, celebrated through shouting by the people and the sounding of horns and trumpets, marked the proper movement of the Ark under King David's guidance. In the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy, the multitudes shouted in recognition of their King, announcing His presence as He brought salvation, underscoring that such shouting was fitting and required on this extraordinary occasion.

The Day of Trumpets, known as Yom Teruah in Hebrew, is a significant feast detailed in Leviticus 23:24 as a memorial of the blowing of trumpets. The term "teruah" carries a connotation of shouting, representing a loud, forceful blaring or blast, akin to the sound of a shofar or a trumpet. This word encompasses a range of meanings, including the shout of many voices, as seen around the wall of Jericho, or shouts of joy in the presence of God, as noted in the Psalms and in I Samuel 4 when the ark was brought into Israel's camp, causing the ground to shake from their cries. This feast, observed on the first day of the seventh month, marks the beginning of the civil year in ancient Hebrew tradition, a time when reigns of kings commenced and many Israelites counted their birthdays. Distinct from other holy days, which are Sabbaths and holy convocations where no work is done and offerings are made, the Day of Trumpets uniquely centers on the memorial of trumpet blowing. This act of remembrance—whether of a trumpet blast, a shofar shout, or voices raised in joy or alarm—sets this day apart, rendering its symbolism somewhat enigmatic due to the broad implications of "teruah." The command to keep this feast as a memorial suggests a specific historical event tied to trumpet blasts that God intended Israel to recall. Prior to Leviticus 23, the only significant biblical mention of trumpets is found in Exodus 19, during the awe-inspiring appearance of God on Mt. Sinai. Here, amidst thunder, lightning, earthquake, fire, smoke, and a deafening trumpet blast that grew louder, the Israelites trembled in fear, overwhelmed by His presence as He delivered the covenant and commandments. This event, marked by the sound of trumpets, is likely the memory God wished to instill through Yom Teruah—a reminder of His power, majesty, and the fear it inspired, urging obedience and recommitment to His covenant at the start of each civil year. Thus, the Day of Trumpets serves as a call to remember God's overwhelming manifestations, to reflect on His incomprehensible might, and to inspire a renewed dedication to walking in His ways, recognizing one's place before Him.

The Feast of Trumpets has a dual role, a memorial of God's past deliverance and a warning about future judgment. The Feast of Trumpets marks the third season in an annual spiritual cycle encapsulating: 1.) What God has done, deliverance from sin, 2.) What He is doing, Pentecost-transformation and growth, and 3.) What He will do—Christ's return and final judgment. The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, beginning the 10 Days of Awe) signifies a spiritual alarm, admonishing people to repent, reflect, and prepare for the coming Day of the Lord, a horrendous time of judgment, ushering in the return of Jesus Christ. Just as God commanded our ancestors on the Sinai to remember their deliverance from Egypt, God commands His people today to remember their spiritual deliverance from sin and Satan. II Peter challenges us to grow in Christ-like character, producing spiritual fruit and glorifying Almighty God. We must assiduously avoid drifting into spiritual complacency like the Laodicean church and the five foolish virgins. As Almighty God's people, we must secure our calling and avoid being unprepared when Christ returns.