In the context of the Feast of Trumpets, Jesus Christ is heralded as our very present God and King, our divine Sovereign. This day emphasizes His appearing and manifesting Himself to His people, intervening in their lives and history. The shouting and the blare of trumpets, as seen in various scriptural accounts, are associated with welcoming and lauding Him as King. During His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the loud voices and praises of the people acclaimed Him as the King of Israel, fulfilling prophecies and pointing to a greater spiritual significance of His royal authority and sovereignty. This acclamation, echoed in the accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, underscores His identity as the heir to David's throne and the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Furthermore, in the visions of Revelation, the loud noises, praises, and trumpet blasts continually exalt Him as King over all, reigning forever. The Feast of Trumpets serves as a memorial to remind us annually that He lives in us by His Spirit, ruling as our Sovereign every moment of our lives, and to whom we owe our allegiance.

In the journey of Israel, as recorded in the Book of Judges, the absence of a king led the people to do what was right in their own eyes, straying from the peace and rest God intended for them in the promised land. This disobedience and idolatry marked a sharp contrast to the obedience under Joshua, resulting in depravity, suffering, and warfare. Yet, amidst this chaos, the concept of a true King emerges as a beacon of hope and unity. In Genesis 14, we encounter Melchizedek, the king of Salem, identified as the King of Peace, who refreshes Abram with bread and wine, blessing him as a priest of God Most High. This King of Peace, who provided a satisfying meal and assurance to Abram, stands as a prefigurement of Jesus Christ, who offers unity and peace through a shared meal. From this encounter, Abram, a friend of God, finds courage and peace, no longer engaging in physical battles but resting in the protection of the King of Peace, who declares, "Do not be afraid, Abraham, for I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward." As we prepare for the Passover, we are called to remember Jesus Christ as the King of Peace, who has always been there to provide unity with the Father, the Son, and one another. The Passover meal, a celebration of peace, mirrors the meal shared with the King of Peace, symbolizing a peaceful sharing of bread and wine. On the night of the Passover, Jesus Christ, having lived as a perfect offering, invites us to sit at His table in peaceful unity with Him, the Father, and each other, fulfilling His work as the King of Peace born to this end.

Jesus Christ, as King of Israel, is heralded by the theme of shouting that accompanies His divine presence among His people. In a well-known prophecy fulfilled at His first coming, the people of Zion/Jerusalem shouted on account of their King bringing salvation, as He entered Jerusalem on a donkey during His triumphal entry. The multitudes announced the presence of their King, the Son of David, with a tremendous cry, recognizing the extraordinary occasion of God being among them. For those with eyes to see, the shouting was a celebration, honor, and recognition of their King, as He had salvation for those who would accept Him. The people cried out, "Save now!" while their King entered with salvation, fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. Christ Himself foretold that the people would shout the words of Psalm 118, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!" during His final journey to Jerusalem. When some indeed proclaimed these words, He entered as their King, though the religious authorities met Him with hostility, leaving their house desolate as He had prophesied. Many religious Jews today observe the Day of Shouting without acknowledging that it points to the divine King, Jesus Christ, and as He declared, they will not see Him until they proclaim, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!" thus acknowledging Him as Messiah.