Introduction

The Feast of Trumpets, also known as Rosh Hashanah or Yom Teruah, is one of the seven biblical feasts outlined in Leviticus 23. It occurs on the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar, typically falling in September or October. For many Christians, this feast holds significant prophetic importance due to its association with the "last trumpet" and the Rapture, an event described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 where believers are "caught up" to meet Jesus Christ in the air. With speculation about the Rapture's timing intensifying, some point to the Feast of Trumpets in 2025 as a potential date, including Mr. Joshua Mhlakela, who shared his views in interviews on the CENTTWINZ TV YouTube channel. This blog post explores the biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives on whether the Rapture could occur during the Feast of Trumpets in 2025.

The Biblical Connection: Feast of Trumpets and the Rapture

The Feast of Trumpets is marked by the blowing of the shofar, a ram’s horn, symbolizing a call to repentance, remembrance, and divine announcement (Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1). Its prophetic significance stems from passages like 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, which describes the Rapture occurring with "a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God." Similarly, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 speaks of a transformation "in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet." Many scholars and believers connect these trumpets to the shofar blasts of the Feast of Trumpets, particularly the "Tekiah Gedolah," the final, long blast signaling a significant event.

The Jewish feasts are often seen as prophetic foreshadows of Christ’s work. The spring feasts—Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, and Pentecost—were fulfilled precisely during Jesus’ first coming. Passover aligned with His crucifixion, Unleavened Bread with His sinless life, First Fruits with His resurrection, and Pentecost with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This pattern leads many to speculate that the fall feasts, starting with the Feast of Trumpets, will be fulfilled in Christ’s second coming, beginning with the Rapture.

The Feast of Trumpets is unique because it occurs on the new moon, a two-day festival where the exact day and hour are uncertain due to the need to sight the moon. This aligns with Jesus’ statement in Matthew 24:36 that "no one knows the day or the hour" of His return, fuelling speculation that the Rapture could occur during this feast.

Prophetic Days Calculated:

The period from September 22, 2025 (Yom Teruah/Rosh Hashana/Feast of Trumpets) to September 15, 2032 (Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement) spans exactly 2,550 days, a number significant in biblical prophecy as it aligns with the sum of two periods mentioned in Daniel 12:5-12: the first half of the Tribulation (1,260 days) and the second half (1,290 days). Daniel 12:7 refers to “a time, times, and half a time” (interpreted as 1,260 days, or 3.5 years in a 360-day prophetic calendar) for the initial period of distress, while Daniel 12:11-12 mentions 1,290 days from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation is set up, totalling 2,550 days. This timeframe supports the view that the Tribulation could begin on the Feast of Trumpets in 2025, potentially marking the Rapture, and conclude on Yom Kippur in 2032, aligning with prophetic events like the Second Coming or final judgment. Many of stated that this 2550 day timeline occurs in other 7 year periods like 2030-2037, however if you use Hebcal.com which is a trusted resource for Hebrew Holy dates, and calculating from the start date of Feast of Trumpets to the end date of Day of Atonement 7 years later - this doesn't occur again after 2025 - See the table presented below for 7 year periods and their day count between both feasts:

2550 day prophetic tribulation timeline






Mr. Joshua Mhlakela’s Claims on CENTTWINZ TV

Mr. Joshua Mhlakela, featured in interviews on the CENTTWINZ TV YouTube channel, has made bold claims about the Rapture occurring during the Feast of Trumpets in September 2025. In a podcast episode titled "It's THE END TIME | Rapture, Judgement, the Anti-Christ | 7 Year Tribulation | My Heaven Visitation | Part 2," hosted by Centtwinz Productions, Mr. Joshua asserts that the Rapture will take place during this feast, followed by the start of the seven-year Tribulation. He bases his predictions on biblical prophecy, personal spiritual experiences, and perceived signs in current events. His interviews emphasize the urgency of spiritual preparation, repentance, and faith in Jesus Christ to be ready for this event.

Social media posts on X echo Mr. Joshua’s claims, with users like @ChadSpencer350 and @cam_barnette referencing his predictions, suggesting a Rapture date around September 23-24, 2025, coinciding with the Feast of Trumpets. These posts also link the Rapture to a subsequent "covenant with many" (Daniel 9:27), believed to mark the start of the Tribulation, possibly tied to Middle East peace agreements.

Joshua Interview - Part 1



Joshua Interview - Part 2



Conclusion

The Feast of Trumpets in 2025, expected around September 22-24, is a high watch time for many believers due to its biblical symbolism, historical fulfilment patterns, and contemporary speculations, including those of Mr. Joshua Mhlakela on CENTTWINZ TV. While the trumpet imagery, Jewish wedding parallels, and prophetic calculations make a compelling case, the Bible emphasizes preparedness over prediction. Whether the Rapture occurs in 2025 or beyond, the call remains clear: trust in Jesus, live faithfully, and be ready for His return.